Staghorn Sumac vs Russian Mountain Ash - TreeTime.ca

Staghorn Sumac vs Russian Mountain Ash

Rhus typhina

Sorbus aucuparia Rossica

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Staghorn Sumac
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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.

The Russian Mountain Ash is a stunning ornamental tree with the perfect pop of colour. It bears white flowers in the spring and gorgeous orange berries in the fall. Birds enjoy the berries that persist into the winter. It grows tall and can thrive in an urban setting making this an attractive ornamental tree for your landscaping project.

Staghorn Sumac Quick Facts

Russian Mountain Ash Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 5 m (18 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: orange-red
Flowers: small, green-yellow
Flowers: showy white
Bark: shiny grey
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: none




Other Names: stags horn sumach, velvet sumac
Other Names: russian rowan