Tatarian Maple vs Staghorn Sumac - TreeTime.ca

Tatarian Maple vs Staghorn Sumac

Acer tataricum

Rhus typhina

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Tatarian Maple
Staghorn Sumac

Tatarian Maple is a small, multi-stemmed tree that features attractive red foliage in fall.

In addition to its outstanding autumn color, it is also one of the first trees to leaf out in the spring.

Tatarian Maple makes a good specimen tree for for small yards. Closely related to Amur Maple, it is slightly larger in stature.

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.

Tatarian Maple Quick Facts

Staghorn Sumac Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 5 m (18 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: low


Fall colour: scarlet red
Flowers: small, green-yellow
Fruit: small, red
Seeds: winged samaras
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no

In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Other Names: tatar maple
Other Names: stags horn sumach, velvet sumac