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Rhus typhina

staghorn sumac
Family: Anacardiaceae • Genus: Rhus • Region: NORTHERN AMERICA: Canada, Québec, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, United States, Connecticut, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Alabama (north), Delaware, Georgia (north), Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia

Summary: Rhus typhina (staghorn sumac) is a plant in the Anacardiaceae family. Verdica documents 8 traditional uses, 1 phytochemical compounds, and 0 herb-drug interactions for this species.

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Pet Toxicity Records

About Rhus typhina

The fruit of Staghorn Sumac (R. typhina) has a sour flavour and is used in pies. Its other uses are similar to those of Skunkbush Sumac. Its native range is from E. Canada to N. Central and E. U.S.A., but it has been introduced to many areas, including Arkansas, Austria, Bulgaria, Colorado, France, Germany, Italy, Kansas, Spain, and Utah. The Bloom Color is yellow. The Main Bloom Time is early spring, Late spring, or mid-spring. The form is oval, Upright, or erect. Rhus species are hardy, drought-tolerant shrubs or small trees that thrive in dry, hot environments. They tolerate poor, rocky, and well-drained soils and do well in alkaline or slightly acidic soils. Once established, most Rhus species are highly drought-tolerant; they like full sun but tolerate partial shade. Rhus species are excellent for attracting wildlife, including birds drawn to the bright red berries. They also support many pollinators and provide animal habitat.

Care Information

SunlightFull sun
WateringLow — drought tolerant
SoilWell-drained, acidic
Hardiness ZoneUSDA 4-8

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