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| Rhus typhina
Staghorn sumacCulture: The Staghorn Sumac is well adapted to poor, dry and infertile roadsides and banks. It performs best in full sun with acidic to neutral soils of any texture. When grown in dry infertile sites, such as on roadsides, its stature is reduced. Susceptibility to Verticillium wilt and cankers can limit its life span. Both problems can result in stem dieback. In natural areas, the plant renews itself from suckers. Ice and snow loads may break specimens apart. To renew a plant, simply cut it to the ground and let new suckers take over. Usage: This large leggy shrub is not often used in current landscapes because of its size, texture and ability to spread; however its cutleaf forms remain quite popular. It is quite useful to stabilize dry banks, where few other things will perform well. It can also be used in the back of a large shrub border or to form large masses. |
