What you will see
Wilting of branches.
How to protect
- By hand when presentremove affected shrubs
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Shrub · Anacardiaceae family
Staghorn sumac
Rhus typhina
Full sun in a garden 3–4.5 m × 3–4.5 m Flowers June–July to −34 °C
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In short a 10-second read
SunFull sun
in a garden after 10 years3–4.5 m
in the wild up to 6 m
spacing 4 m
in the wild up to 6 m
spacing 4 m
FlowersJune–July
PlantingMarch–April, October–November
PruningFebruary–March
WinterNo winter protection
Where to plant and how much to water
Sun, soil and water.
It grows best in full sun, in dry to average soil.
Sun
Sun6 hours or more
Part shade3–6 hours
Shadeunder 3 h
Soil
acidic to neutral soil
acidicneutralalkaline
Watering
Frost
−34 °C
How much space it takes
Mature size.
The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).
4–6 m× spread 4–6 m
Plant 4 m apart.
Reaches maturity in about 10–20 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
Through the year.
Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.
The year at a glance
FlowersPlantingFeedingPruning
Now, in October: a good time for planting (container plant).
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Flowers
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
June–July · green
Planting
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
container plant: March–April, October–November
Feeding
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
May–June
Pruning
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
hard pruning (February–March)
Feeding
Nutrition.
Horn meal
up to 40 g/m² a year, if the soil needs it · May–June
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Pruning
When and how to prune.
Months apply to Central Europe.
Hard pruning
FebMar
How to prunePrune hard: all of last year’s stems back to a low framework or the ground.
Pests and diseases
Common problems and what to do.
The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.
Verticillium wiltdisease
What you will see
Wilting of branches.
How to protect
- By hand when presentremove affected shrubs
Suckering
What you will see
Produces suckers vigorously; remove them in winter.
How to protect
- By hand winterremove suckers
Suckeringphysiological disorder
What you will see
Produces suckers vigorously; remove them in winter.
How to protect
- By hand winterremove suckers
Sources (1)
What to combine it with
Same needs, different flowering.
They share the same sun and soil and flower in other months — so the bed flowers for longer.
Frequently asked
Quick answers.
When does staghorn sumac flower?
In June–July; the flowers are green.
Does staghorn sumac tolerate shade?
No, it needs full sun.
How much space does staghorn sumac need?
At maturity 4–6 m wide and 4–6 m tall; recommended spacing 4 m.
Verticillium wilt — what can you do?
remove affected shrubs
Suckering — what can you do?
remove suckers
Sources (14) Checked 24 October 2026
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Uses
In the garden and at home.
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