
Details
Staghorn Horn berries have a sour tart flavor that people. Commonly made into tinctures, spice blends, and syrups. Sumac is used to creating a drink similar to lemonade called Sumac-ade; a refreshing unique drink perfect for summer! Staghorn Sumac is a perennial deciduous shrub native to Eastern North America. Help your local ecosystem by planting Staghorn Sumac. Bees love its spring and summer blooms while birds get to enjoy eating its berries throughout the winter!
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
Botanical Name | Rhus typhina |
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Life Cycle | Perennial |
Min. Time to Germinate | 30 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 3 Months |
Depth to Sow Seeds | Just Cover; barely cover with soil |
When to Sow | Indoors 3 months before last spring frost, Late Fall |
Growing Height | 15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m) |
Plant Spacing | 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m) |
Hardiness | USDA Zone 4a: to -25F, USDA Zone 4b: to -20F, USDA Zone 5a: to -15F, USDA Zone 5b: to -10F, USDA Zone 6a: to -5F, USDA Zone 6b: to 0F, USDA Zone 7a: to 5F, USDA Zone 7b: to 10F, USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | N/A |
Bloom Time | Mid-Summer |
Foliage | Deciduous, Grown for Foliage |
Other Details | Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping |
Soil pH Requirements | 4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic), 5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic), 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) |
Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; sow indoors before last frost, From seed; stratify if sowing indoors, From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse |
Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
Seeds Per Pack | 25 |