Sumac Staghorn

Staghorn Sumac is a large, colony-forming deciduous shrub (or small tree) native to Ontario. In the spring, green serrated leaves emerge. Small, cone-shaped, greenish-yellow flowers appear early to mid-summer, with female plants producing cone-shaped clusters of fuzzy, bright red fruits that provide a vital food source for wildlife over winter. In the fall, the leaves turn shades of yellow, orange, and red, extending the season of interest.

Due to staghorn sumac's ability to spread aggressively via root suckers, it's best planted in an area where it has room to spread, as it can be too weedy for most home gardens. However, its ability to sucker and grow large root systems makes it great for erosion control. 

Staghorn Sumac grows best in full to part sun in average, well-drained soil.