Common Snowberry vs Staghorn Sumac - TreeTime.ca

Common Snowberry vs Staghorn Sumac

Symphoricarpos albus

Rhus typhina

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Common Snowberry
Staghorn Sumac

Common Snowberry is a small deciduous shrub with characteristic white to pink flowers and clusters of white fruit.

This North American native species is very adaptable, and can be used for erosion control in riparian and restoration areas. Snowberry's fruit attracts wildlife, and livestock can consume the berries without issue.

Staghorn Sumac is a popular ornamental shrub with red velvet like antlers that produce seeds that provide nice winter interest for landscapers and gardeners.

This low-maintenance plant is a great addition to any garden it is also used in shelterbelts.

Common Snowberry Quick Facts

Staghorn Sumac Quick Facts

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Zone: 1a
Zone: 4a
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: white waxy berries
Flowers: pink to white flowers in spring
Flowers: small, green-yellow
Bark: red-brown shredded bark
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: low



Toxicity: berries toxic to humans

Other Names: common snowberry
Other Names: stags horn sumach, velvet sumac