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 9 ft 10⅛ in–14 ft 9⅛ in × 9 ft 10⅛ in–14 ft 9⅛ in Flowers June–July to −93 °F
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In short a 10-second read
SunFull sun
in a garden after 10 years9 ft 10⅛ in–14 ft 9⅛ in
in the wild up to 19 ft 8¼ in
spacing 13 ft 1½ in
in the wild up to 19 ft 8¼ in
spacing 13 ft 1½ in
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
−93 °F
How much space it takes
Mature size.
The mature plant next to a person (69 in).
13 ft 1½ in–19 ft 8¼ in× spread 13 ft 1½ in–19 ft 8¼ in
Plant 13 ft 1½ in 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.
Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons). 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 0.13 oz/sq ft a year, if the soil needs it · May–June
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Pruning
When and how to prune.
Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons).
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 13 ft 1½ in–19 ft 8¼ in wide and 13 ft 1½ in–19 ft 8¼ in tall; recommended spacing 13 ft 1½ in.
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.
Pollinators
some