Amur Maple vs Staghorn Sumac - TreeTime.ca

Amur Maple vs Staghorn Sumac

Acer ginnala

Rhus typhina

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Amur Maple
Staghorn Sumac

Amur Maple is an incredibly colorful tree. As summer turns to fall, it's bright green leaves turn fiery red. This tree is perfectly suited for urban environments. It's small size allows you to plant it in city yards and beneath power lines. Amur maple can also tolerate urban pollution, moist to dry conditions and is not affected by soil type or pH.

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.

Amur Maple Quick Facts

Staghorn Sumac Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Light: partial shade, 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: low
Suckering: low


Foliage: glossy
Fall colour: scarlet red
Flowers: small, green-yellow
Fruit: small, red
Seeds: red tinged samaras
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no

In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB, PE
Other Names: ginnala maple
Other Names: stags horn sumach, velvet sumac