Amur Maple vs Staghorn Sumac - TreeTime.ca

Amur Maple vs Staghorn Sumac

Rhus typhina

Acer ginnala

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Staghorn Sumac
Amur Maple

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 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 Quick Facts

Amur Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: medium
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: stags horn sumach, velvet sumac
Other Names: ginnala maple