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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.

Developed in Barrhead, Alberta, the Robert Chokecherry produces very large berries (comparable to the size of grapes) with good yield.

The berries can be used for wine, jams, jellies and fresh picking, making it one of the sweeter chokecherries. Rich, red foliage make it a striking landscape addition.

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Staghorn Sumac Quick Facts

Robert Chokecherry Quick Facts

Zone: 4a

Zone: 2b

Height: 3 m (10 ft)

Spread: 3 m (10 ft)

Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)

Moisture: dry, normal

Light: partial shade, full sun

Hybrid: no

Fuzz/fluff: no

Catkins: no

Fall colour: red

Flowers: small, green-yellow

Growth rate: medium

Growth rate: fast

Life span: short

Life span: medium

Maintenance: low

Maintenance: medium

Suckering: low

Suckering: medium

Pollution tolerance: medium

Pollution tolerance: high

Toxicity: Toxic to animals with segmented stomachs (horses, cattle, deer moose, etc.)

Other Names: stags horn sumach, velvet sumac

Tags: Accent Trees, All Items, Fall Colour, Flowering, Interesting Foliage, Native New Brunswick Plants, Native North America Plants, Native Nova Scotia Plants, Native Ontario Plants, Native Prince Edward Island Plants, Native Quebec Plants, Shrubs, Wildlife Attracting

Tags: All Items, Cherries, Fruit Trees, Shelterbelts and Windbreaks, Shrubs, Urban Yards

Ships to Canada: yes
Ships to USA: yes

Ships to Canada: yes
Ships to USA: no

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