Staghorn Sumac vs Blue Beech - TreeTime.ca

Staghorn Sumac vs Blue Beech

Rhus typhina

Carpinus caroliniana

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Staghorn Sumac
Blue Beech

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.

Blue Beech is a beautiful, ornamental tree with enticing features. The foliage transforms throughout the season, offering a kaleidoscope of color. New leaves emerge reddish-purple, transforming to dark green, and then turn striking shades of yellow, orange, and red in fall. Once all the foliage has dropped, grooved, blue-grey bark becomes striking on a winter landscape.

Blue Beech has an attractive globular shape and has been successfully grown in both full shade and full sun locations. Make sure you provide ample moisture to ensure this tree thrives.

Staghorn Sumac Quick Facts

Blue Beech Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3b
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: any
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes
Flowers: small, green-yellow
Nuts: Small nuts with earthy, sweet taste
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: low
Suckering: none




Other Names: stags horn sumach, velvet sumac