Staghorn Sumac vs Dwarf Arctic Willow - TreeTime.ca

Staghorn Sumac vs Dwarf Arctic Willow

Rhus typhina

Salix purpurea Nana

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Staghorn Sumac
Dwarf Arctic Willow

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.

Dwarf Arctic Willow is a beautiful ornamental shrub that attracts butterflies. It grows into a low dense, rounded shrub with slender purple stems. The Dwarf Arctic Willow has bluish-green foliage throughout the season and stunning when planted as an artistic hedge. Cold hardy and juglone tolerant, this shrub will make a nice addition to your urban garden.

Staghorn Sumac Quick Facts

Dwarf Arctic Willow Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes
Flowers: small, green-yellow
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: high




Other Names: stags horn sumach, velvet sumac
Other Names: dwarf blue leaf arctic willow, dwarf purple osier, purple willow, salix purpurea gracilis