Staghorn Sumac vs Douglas Maple - TreeTime.ca

Staghorn Sumac vs Douglas Maple

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Staghorn Sumac
Douglas Maple

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.

Douglas Maple is a fast growing, long lived, ornamental tree. It can take on a shrubby or multi-stemmed form with densely packed leaves, making it an excellent tree for privacy screens and hedges.

In the fall, the leaves make a brilliant change to red, orange, or yellow depending on the tree and its sun exposure. Douglas Maple's compact size makes it ideal for planting in urban yards and under power lines.

Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Douglas Maple seeds at SeedTime.ca.

Staghorn Sumac Quick Facts

Douglas Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: dull red
Flowers: small, green-yellow
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: none




Other Names: stags horn sumach, velvet sumac
Other Names: box maple, dwarf maple, new mexico maple, rock maple, rocky mountain maple, sierra maple