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Staghorn Sumac
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Scientific Name
Rhus typhina
Family
Altingiaceae
Species Description
Small tree that forms large colonies. Grows well on disturbed sites and in range of conditions. Produces red clusters of berries that persist through winter. Colony must form from female plants to have fruit.
Climate Tolerance
NA
Plant Hardiness Zones
3 to 8
Wildlife Benefits
Nectar/pollen source for bees, butterflies; berries winter food source for birds; moth/butterfly host
# Butterfly/Moths that use as host
54
Pollination Type
Pollinator
Bloom Time
Summer (Jun-Jul)
Shade/Sun Tolerance
Full Sun to Part Shade
Bloom Color
Brown
Green
White
Yellow
Maximum Height
Tall Shrub (5-15 ft)
Form
Shrub
Growth Rate
Rapid
Lifespan
Short (<100 yrs)
Soil Type
Clay
Loam
Sand
Rocky
Soil pH
Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)
Soil Moisture Tolerance
Dry - Moist
Wetland Indicator Status
UPL
Root - Fungal Association
Arbuscular mycorrhizae
Soil Compaction Tolerance
Tolerant
Pest & Pathogen Risks
Very Low
Heat Tolerance
Tolerant
Urban Stress Tolerance
High
Salt Tolerant
Tolerant
Drought Tolerance
Tolerant
Native County Status
Cuyahoga
Geauga
Lake
Lorain
Medina
Portage
Summit
Coefficient of Conservatism
2
IUCN Red List Assessment
Least Concern
Native Status
OH-Native
NatureServe G-rank
G5
Plant Community Type
  • Beech Mixed: Absent
  • Oak Mixed: Absent
  • Alluvial: Absent
  • Red Maple Mixed: Absent
  • Ruderal: Rare
  • Urban Tree Cover: Common