True Root Nursery
Potted Staghorn Sumac
Potted Staghorn Sumac
Available only for pick-up at nursery.
Species: Rhus typhina
History: Staghorn sumac is native to southeastern Canada and the northeastern United States. The red fruit is eaten by birds in winter and beekeepers will even occasionally use it in their smokers as fuel. Parts of the plant have been used to make dyes.
Why We Grow It: Sumac is a useful plant for naturalizing areas as they tend to form thick groves, which, according to Steph, also make great play areas for children! The fruit can be made into a lemonade-like drink or jelly. Good forage source for honey bees as well.
Seasonal Bonus! We have an abundance of Staghorn Sumacs this year, we are offering 40 packs of 30cm+ grade for $240 (50% off!)!
Fruit Specs
Fruit Specs
Recommended Use: Juice, cooking, naturalization, ornamental, wildlife
Fruit Size:
Storage:
Harvest: August
Growing Specs
Growing Specs
Canadian Hardiness Zone: 5
Soil Preference: Prefers loam but adaptable to different soil types
Flowering Time: Spring - Late
Bloom Colour: Greenish-white
Pollination Requirements:
Sun/Shade Requirements:
Full sun to partial shade (approx. 6-10 hours of sun daily)
General Growth Habits:
Shrub grows 5m tall. Not bothered by pests or diseases. Flowers late spring into summer. Harvest August to September.
Primocane or Floricane (if applicable):
Thorns:
Pickup
Pickup
Potted plants are only available for pick-up at the nursery. They unfortunately cannot be shipped due to the size and weight of the pots.
You are welcome to order potted plants ahead of time online or stop in at the nursery to purchase them! Our hours vary seasonally so we recommend checking our posted hours ahead of time (see the bottom of the webpage or our Google hours).
Size at Purchase
Size at Purchase
The sizes of potted plants varies by species and variety, but we have some approximate size ranges based on pot size (all heights include the pot):
- 1g pots - 1-3ft tall
- 2g or 3g pots - 1.5-3ft tall
- 5g pots - 3-7ft tall
- 8g pots - 4-7ft tall
Please note that some plants may fall outside these ranges. If you are curious about the size of a specific kind of plant, call or email us and we're happy to give you a more accurate size range!
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