Common Name: staghorn sumac
Scientific Name:
Family: Anacardiaceae
Genus: Rhus
Species: typhina
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8
Height: 15 to 25 ft
Width: 20 to 30 ft
Description:
The staghorn sumac can often be seen along roadways and is easily distinguished in the fall with its bright red foliage and stags. It can be found as a shrub or tree depending on the area and how it has been pruned. It can form large colonies by means of root suckers if left to its own devices.
