{"product_id":"vinaigrier","title":"Staghorn Sumac","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStaghorn Sumac (\u003ci\u003eRhus typhina\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast-Growing Native Landscape Shrub for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 3–7)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Expert Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Staghorn Sumac (\u003ci\u003eRhus typhina\u003c\/i\u003e) is a fast-growing, extremely cold-hardy \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/collections\/deciduous-shrubs-of-quebec-and-eastern-canada\" title=\"Deciduous Shrubs of Eastern Canada\"\u003enative shrub\u003c\/a\u003e or small tree ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 3–7). It typically grows 2–3 ft per year (60–90 cm) and reaches 15–20 ft (4.5–6 m) at maturity. Best for naturalized landscapes, erosion control, and large property planting, it offers spectacular red fall colour and exceptional adaptability to poor soils and harsh growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Staghorn Sumac for Ontario and Eastern Canada?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStaghorn Sumac is a \u003cstrong\u003erugged native plant\u003c\/strong\u003e perfect for difficult sites, offering rapid growth, strong visual impact, and excellent resilience in Canadian climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 3 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 3–7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturalization, erosion control, large landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright red fall colour and ornamental red fruit clusters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative \/ Non-native:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to Canada and eastern North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt adapts well to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSandy soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoamy soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoor, rocky, or dry soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrban and rural conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWind, drought, and harsh environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTree\/Shrub Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–20 ft (4.5–6 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–15 ft (3–4.5 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 ft per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 3–7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable (sand, loam, clay, poor soils)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow (regular first year)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–50+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Staghorn Sumac Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Staghorn Sumac if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want fast coverage within 2–5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a medium to large yard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou live in Zone 3–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want bold fall colour + low-maintenance growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a plant for slopes, natural areas, or screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour yard is very small (\u003cstrong\u003espreads aggressively\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a formal or compact tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are planting too close to foundations or paved areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErosion control on slopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturalized landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivacy screening (informal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge property planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staghorn Sumac spreads through suckering roots to form dense colonies, stabilizing soil and filling large spaces quickly. Its striking foliage and red fruit clusters provide strong ornamental value and support wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Staghorn Sumac Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bold, architectural native plant with strong seasonal interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow-green flower clusters emerge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large tropical-looking foliage creates visual impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant red-orange foliage with upright red fruit clusters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distinct branching structure with velvety stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinter Survival in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Staghorn Sumac is hardy in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 3–7 and tolerates typical Canadian winter conditions including snow load and freezing temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-year tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 2–3 inches of mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply before the first hard frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimal protection needed once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide for Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring (April–June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly fall (September–October)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10–15 ft from foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12–20 ft between plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering (first year):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply once per week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduce after establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust based on rainfall and soil conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Answers (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Staghorn Sumac grow in Ontario?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically 2–3 ft per year in good conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it cold hardy in Ontario?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is hardy to Zone 3 and thrives across Ontario and Eastern Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need another tree for pollination?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes—male and female plants are required for fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the roots invasive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes—it spreads aggressively by suckers; plant 10–15 ft away from structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan spread and produce fruit clusters; best suited for naturalized areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare With Similar Trees\/Shrubs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eTree\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eGrowth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/staghorn-sumac\" title=\"Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/staghorn-sumac\" title=\"Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina)\"\u003eStaghorn\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/staghorn-sumac\" title=\"Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina)\"\u003e Sumac\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBold fall colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaturalization \u0026amp; slopes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/fragrant-sumac\" title=\"Fragrant Sumac (Rhus aromatica)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/fragrant-sumac\" title=\"Fragrant Sumac (Rhus aromatica)\"\u003eFragrant Sumac\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to Slow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow groundcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall slopes \u0026amp; borders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/canada-serviceberry\" title=\"Canada Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/canada-serviceberry\" title=\"Canada Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis)\"\u003eCanada Serviceberry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlowers \u0026amp; fruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrnamental yards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Across Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursery-grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped to your door in Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy root system guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/deciduous-shrubs-of-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Deciduous Shrubs\"\u003eDeciduous Shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/zone-3-plants-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Hardiness Zone 3 Plants\"\u003eHardiness Zone 3 Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated articles:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-to-plant-a-tree-or-shrub\" title=\"Nursery Blog: How to Plant a Tree or Shrub\"\u003eHow to Plant a Tree or Shrub\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/grow-trees-from-seed\" title=\"Nursery Blog: How to Grow Trees and Shrubs from Seed\"\u003eHow to Grow Trees and Shrubs from Seed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"How%20to%20Grow%20Trees%20and%20Shrubs%20from%20Seed\" title=\"Nursery Blog: How to Grow Trees and Shrubs from Seed\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-to-plant-a-tree-or-shrub\" title=\"Nursery Blog: How to Plant a Tree or Shrub\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arbresenligne.com","offers":[{"title":"Small (110 ml)","offer_id":47319134929215,"sku":null,"price":3.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (310 ml)","offer_id":47319134961983,"sku":null,"price":6.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/8241\/1327\/files\/Vinaigrier-Rhus-typhina-illustration.jpg?v=1702957462","url":"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/staghorn-sumac","provider":"Arbresenligne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}