Silverberry (Wolf Willow) vs Staghorn Sumac - TreeTime.ca

Silverberry (Wolf Willow) vs Staghorn Sumac

Elaeagnus commutata

Rhus typhina

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Silverberry (Wolf Willow)
Staghorn Sumac

Silverberry (also known as Wolf Willow) is a common native North American shrub. This beautiful ornamental plant has characteristic silver leaves and fragrant yellow flowers.

Its silver berries remain on the branches through the winter. Silverberry is cold hardy and has some ability as a nitrogen fixer. It can grow on dry to moist sandy/gravel soils. This plant is very low maintenance.

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.

Silverberry (Wolf Willow) Quick Facts

Staghorn Sumac Quick Facts

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Zone: 1a
Zone: 4a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: silver, edible
Flowers: yellow
Flowers: small, green-yellow
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: high
Suckering: low




Other Names: american silverberry, silver berry, wolf willow
Other Names: stags horn sumach, velvet sumac