Staghorn Sumac

Rhus typhina

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina) is a fast-growing shrub, hardy in USDA zones 3-8, that matures to about 15-25 ft × 20-30 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with low water needs in well-drained soil. Expect green and white blooms in summer. It attracts butterflies, moths and pollinators, stands up well to drought, erosion and pollution.

USDA zones

3-8

Sun

Full sun, Part shade

Water

Low

Mature size

15-25 ft × 20-30 ft

Growth rate

Fast

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained

Bloom color

Green, White

Bloom season

Summer

Attracts

Butterflies, Moths, Pollinators, Songbirds

Tough against

Drought, Erosion, Pollution

Native to

Eastern North America