Staghorn Sumac vs Neon Flash Spiraea - TreeTime.ca

Staghorn Sumac vs Neon Flash Spiraea

Rhus typhina

Spiraea japonica Neon Flash

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Staghorn Sumac
Neon Flash Spiraea

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.

Neon Flash Spiraea is a colorful, low maintenance, and multi-purpose shrub.

Late spring to fall you'll be drawn to its vibrant neon red blooms that rest on a neat mound of green foliage. If deer and rabbit are an issue on your property, consider planting Neon Flash Spiraea for its deer/rabbit resistance. Its tolerance of a variety of well-drained soils makes it an ideal foundation, landscaping, or border plant.

Staghorn Sumac Quick Facts

Neon Flash Spiraea Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: burgundy bronze
Flowers: small, green-yellow
Flowers: pale to bright pink
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: low
Suckering: low




Other Names: stags horn sumach, velvet sumac