European Mountain Ash vs Staghorn Sumac - TreeTime.ca

European Mountain Ash vs Staghorn Sumac

Sorbus aucuparia

Rhus typhina

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European Mountain Ash
Staghorn Sumac

European Mountain Ash is an attractive, ornamental tree. This medium-sized tree produces tiny white-yellow flowers in the spring and decorative clusters of small red/orange berries in the summer. Its bitter fruit is often used to make Rowan Jelly, is a traditional garnish for wild game and venison. Ideal for residential lots, European Mountain Ash will attracts birds to your property.

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.

European Mountain Ash Quick Facts

Staghorn Sumac Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: reddish-orange
Berries: bunches of berries
Flowers: small white flowers in clusters
Flowers: small, green-yellow
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: low




Other Names: quickbeam, rowan
Other Names: stags horn sumach, velvet sumac