Staghorn Sumac vs Amur Maackia - TreeTime.ca

Staghorn Sumac vs Amur Maackia

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Maackia amurensis

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Staghorn Sumac
Amur Maackia

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.

Amur Maackia is a robust and pretty tree often used for urban decoration and landscaping. This tree has coppery peeling bark that can sometimes resemble lace. Its upright clusters of small white flowers usually bloom in midsummer. Amur Maackia's Small size makes it a great choice for small yards or limited space.

Staghorn Sumac Quick Facts

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: short
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: low


Fall colour: brown
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Flowers: small, green-yellow
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Fruit: small, red
Seeds: wide flat seedpods
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB, PE
Other Names: stags horn sumach, velvet sumac
Other Names: maackia