Staghorn Sumac vs Nannyberry - TreeTime.ca

Staghorn Sumac vs Nannyberry

Rhus typhina

Viburnum lentago

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Staghorn Sumac
Nannyberry

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.

Nannyberry is a hardy shrub known for attracting wildlife. Its clusters of white flowers and tasty berries are suitable for bees, birds, and other animals.

Nannyberry is also used in urban yards and landscaping. This shrub makes a beautiful ornamental and is small enough to grow underneath power lines. Its berries can be eaten fresh or used in baking and preserves.

Makes a great hedge or privacy screen in an urban yard. Often has great red fall color to complement its spring flowers.

Staghorn Sumac Quick Facts

Nannyberry Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2b
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: any
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: low
Suckering: medium


Bark: gray and scaly
Flowers: small, green-yellow
Flowers: white
Fruit: small, red
Berries: red to purple
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB, PE
Native to: SK, MB, ON, QC, NB
Other Names: stags horn sumach, velvet sumac
Other Names: sheepberry, sweet viburnum