Rhus typhinaIndiana NativeIndiana Native
Staghorn Sumac

Rhus typhina - Habit
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 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Greenish yellow flowers bloom in June to early July
 Foliage Notes:
Bright green foliage in summer; yellow, orange, and scarlet foliage in fall
 Stem Notes:
Reddish brown pubescence on younger stems, older stems are gray and smooth
 Fruit Notes:
Crimson drupes form in August and last into April, color becomes duller in winter
 Ultimate Height:
15-25 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
20-30 feet
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 Soil Notes:
Adaptable to many soils, but prefers well drained soils; tolerates sterile soil
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Parts and Problems of Sumac
  Special Characteristics:
  • Drought Tolerant 296
  • Fall Color 239
  • Indiana Native 168
  • Mass Plantings 294
  • Naturalizing 118
  • Showy Flowers 83
  • Showy Fruit 20
  • Winter Interest 117

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