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Staghorn Sumac vs Black ElderberryRhus typhina Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis SOLD OUT SOLD OUT 
Staghorn Sumac is a popular ornamental shrub with red velvet like antlers that produce seeds that provide nice winter interest for landscapers and gardeners.
Black Elderberry is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America. You can plant this shrub in moist areas and it will help stabilize your soil. You can also use it on rural properties anywhere you'd use a lilac. STAGHORN SUMAC QUICK FACTSBLACK ELDERBERRY QUICK FACTS
Zone:
4a
Zone:
3a
Height:
3 m (10 ft)
Height:
3 m (10 ft)
Spread:
3 m (10 ft)
Spread:
2.4 m (8 ft)
Moisture:
dry, normal
Moisture:
normal, wet
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Light:
any
Fall colour:
red
Berries:
black
Flowers:
small, green-yellow flowers
Flowers:
fragrant, white and showy
Bark:
gray brownish with rigid bumps
Growth rate:
medium
Growth rate:
medium
Life span:
30 years +
Life span:
short
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
low
Suckering:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
high
Toxicity: leaves, stems, and uncooked berries are poisonous to humans
Other Names:
stags horn sumach, velvet sumac
Other Names:
american black elderberry, american elderberry, canada elderberry, common elderberry
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes |