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Staghorn Sumac vs Lord Sea Buckthorn (Male)

Rhus typhina

Hippophae rhamnoides Lord

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Staghorn Sumac
Lord Sea Buckthorn (Male)

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.

Lord Sea Buckthorn is a male variety that is a pollinizer for female plants. One male plant is capable of pollinating 5-7 female plants. Male Sea Buckthorn plants do not produce berries, but the pollen from their flowers allows female plant to set fruit.

Lord Sea Buckthorn has relatively thornless branches and other well-known features of Sea Buckthorn plants. These include silvery green foliage and nitrogen-fixing capabilities, which improves the surrounding soil.

Can be used to pollinize female Sea Buckthorn plants, including Orange Energy Sea Buckthorn.

Staghorn Sumac Quick Facts

Lord Sea Buckthorn (Male) Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Flowers: small, green-yellow
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: high




Other Names: stags horn sumach, velvet sumac
Other Names: lord sea berry, lord seaberry, lord seabuckthorn