Staghorn sumach

Rhus typhina

Layer 3 · Shrubs
Attracts pollinators

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Native to North America, this deciduous species is distinguished by its velvety branches resembling stag antlers and its highly vibrant autumn foliage. In a food forest, it is valued for its drought tolerance and culinary usefulness; however, its habit of forming dense colonies through root suckers requires some management.

It is harvested now — September is one of the harvest months.

See which trees staghorn sumach grows well with

These trees share this species' soil and climate — the pairing is inferred from conditions, not from a guild we have already seen.

No account needed.

Needs

Water: Low
Light: Full sun
Size: Shrub or small tree up to 5 m
Mature diameter: 4 m
Soils: Clay, Loam, Sandy, Limestone
Climates: Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental, Hot, dry Mediterranean, Mountain / cold

Calendar

January
February — Planting
March — Planting
April
May
June
July
August — Harvest
September — Harvest
October — Harvest — Planting
November — Planting
December

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: The red fruits are rich in vitamin C and often used to prepare a refreshing drink similar to lemonade or dried into powder as a culinary spice.

Where to buy

Central trees worth considering

May work well together — same soil and climate, complementary layers. We have not seen this combination in a generated guild yet.

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.