Staghorn sumac (Rhus thyphina)~Beyond organic~Bare root plant 12-18"

~Sumac,Staghorn (Rhus typhina)~

~Also called Indian Lemonade~

~1 Bare root plant 12-18" from root to crown~

Common Name: staghorn sumac 

Type: Deciduous shrub

Family: Anacardiaceae

Native Range: Eastern North America

Zone: 3 to 8

Height: 15.00 to 25.00 feet

Spread: 20.00 to 30.00 feet

Bloom Time: June to July

Bloom Description: Greenish-yellow

Sun: Full sun to part shade

Water: Dry to medium

Maintenance: Medium

Suggested Use: Naturalize

Flower: Showy

Leaf: Good Fall

Attracts: Birds

Fruit: Showy

Other: Winter Interest

Tolerate: Rabbit, Drought, Erosion, Dry Soil, Shallow-Rocky Soil, Black Walnut

~Native to Eastern North America~It is primarily found in southeastern Canada, the northeastern and midwestern United States and the Appalachian Mountains, but is widely cultivated as an ornamental throughout the temperate world~

~This is a suckering shrub that will form thickets in the wild via self-seeding and root suckering~

~Not related to poisonous sumac~

~Sumac aids in erosion control and therefore a great addition to the permaculture garden. It will attract song birds. The berries can be used as a dye as well as a refreshing beverage. The berries are packed with vitamin C and can be a great substitute for lemons. Native Americans used the berries in this way and also dried them out for the winter to add as a spice for their dishes. Another variety of Sumac is also used as a popular spice in the Middle East~

~THIS IS A DORMANT BARE ROOT PLANT WITH NO LEAVES~

~THE BEST TIME TO PLANT IS FALL-WINTER-EARLY SPRING TO AVOID STRESS AND ALLOW THE TREES TO ACCLIMATE GENTLY TO THEIR NEW ENVIRONMENT~