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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.

River Alder is a large shrub or small tree with a multi-stemmed, spreading habit. It is an excellent tree to plant if you want to stabilize the soil near rivers and creeks.

Unlike the other alder varieties, River Alder is attractive enough to be included in riverside plantings by municipal and provincial park organizations.

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Staghorn Sumac Quick Facts

Grey Alder Quick Facts

Zone: 4a

Zone: 1a

Height: 3 m (10 ft)

Height: 8 m (25 ft)

Spread: 3 m (10 ft)

Spread: 4 m (12 ft)

Light: partial shade, full sun

Light: full sun

Moisture: dry, normal

Moisture: normal, wet

Growth rate: medium

Growth rate: fast

Life span: short

Suckering: low

Suckering: none

Maintenance: low

Pollution tolerance: medium

Fall colour: red

Fall colour: yellow to orange

Flowers: small, green-yellow

Fruit: small, red

Fruit: small catkins

Cones: small brown cones

Hybrid: no

Fuzz/fluff: no

Fuzz/fluff: yes

Catkins: no

Catkins: yes

Other Names: stags horn sumach, velvet sumac

Other Names: hoary alder, river alder, speckled alder

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Ships to USA: yes

Ships to Canada: yes
Ships to USA: no

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Grey Alder vs Staghorn Sumac

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