Western Mountain Ash vs Staghorn Sumac - TreeTime.ca

Western Mountain Ash vs Staghorn Sumac

Sorbus scopulina

Rhus typhina

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Western Mountain Ash
Staghorn Sumac

Western Mountain Ash is a popular ornamental tree native to the western part of North America. Its attractive, white clusters of flowers bloom in early summer, making way for red, yellow or orange fruit in the fall. If the fruit doesn't catch your eye, Western Mountain Ash's autumn colours will capture your–and the birds's–attention.

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.

Western Mountain Ash Quick Facts

Staghorn Sumac Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Light: 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


Flowers: white
Flowers: small, green-yellow
Fruit: small, red
Berries: bunches of orange-red berries appear in late summer
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: cascade mountain ash, greene mountain ash
Other Names: stags horn sumach, velvet sumac