Staghorn Sumac vs Russian Mountain Ash - TreeTime.ca

Staghorn Sumac vs Russian Mountain Ash

Sorbus aucuparia Rossica

Rhus typhina

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Staghorn Sumac

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 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.

Russian Mountain Ash Quick Facts

Staghorn Sumac Quick Facts

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




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