Red Elderberry vs Staghorn Sumac - TreeTime.ca

Red Elderberry vs Staghorn Sumac

Sambucus racemosa

Rhus typhina

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Red Elderberry
Staghorn Sumac

Red Elderberry is an attractive, medium-sized deciduous shrub.

It produces clusters of white flowers in the spring and bright red berry-like drupes, which provide beautiful contrast against its coarse, textured green foliage.

Red Elder can be pruned as a small single or multi-stemmed tree.

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.

Red Elderberry Quick Facts

Staghorn Sumac Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 4 m (13 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: low

Toxicity: toxic to humans

Flowers: white
Flowers: small, green-yellow
Fruit: small, red
Berries: bright red berries
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: red elder
Other Names: stags horn sumach, velvet sumac