Staghorn Sumac vs Blue Moon Wisteria - TreeTime.ca

Staghorn Sumac vs Blue Moon Wisteria

Wisteria macrostachya Blue Moon

Rhus typhina

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Blue Moon Wisteria
Staghorn Sumac

Blue Moon Wisteria is a striking, flowering vine, and the hardiest of the wisterias. Up to three times in one growing season you can expect showy, fragrant, lavender-blue flowers.

Make sure you plan your site as this vine requires a structure to support its mature weight. Try planting close to a post, trellis, or fence.

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 Moon Wisteria Quick Facts

Staghorn Sumac Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 5 m (18 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: medium
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium

Toxicity: can be toxic to cats, dogs, and horses when consumed

Flowers: blue/purple strings of flowers
Flowers: small, green-yellow
Fruit: small, red
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB, PE
Other Names: stags horn sumach, velvet sumac