Staghorn Sumac vs Burning Bush - TreeTime.ca

Staghorn Sumac vs Burning Bush

Rhus typhina

Euonymus alatus

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Staghorn Sumac
Burning Bush

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.

Burning Bush is a unique shrub whose leaves turn firey red in the fall. You can plant it in rows to make a hedge or on its own. Burning Bush requires little maintenance and thrives in just about any kind of soil, which makes it a good choice for inexperienced growers. Plant it in full sun to get its best fall color.

Note: Burning Bush is considered an invasive species in eastern North America. Please plant the right tree in the right place.

Staghorn Sumac Quick Facts

Burning Bush Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: any
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: fiery red
Berries: reddish purple
Flowers: small, green-yellow
Flowers: yellow-green
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: short
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: medium




Other Names: stags horn sumach, velvet sumac
Other Names: winged burning bush, winged euonymus, winged spindle