Rhus typhina | Staghorn Sumac | Velvet Sumac 'Tiger Eyes'

Description: Rhus typhina is a shrub/tree in the Anacardiaceae family. Some common names include staghorn sumac or Velvet Sumac 'Tiger Eyes.' It is native to eastern North America. Mostly found in southeastern Canada, the northeastern and midwestern United States, and the Appalachian Mountains. It grows to 15 feet tall by 20 feet wide. The pinnate leaves are 10–20 inches long and are covered in rust-colored hairs reminiscent of antlers leading to the common name "stag's horn sumac". Flowers occur from May through July and fruit ripens from June through September. The Fall foliage is in brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow. Fruit can remain on plants from late summer through spring and eaten by many birds in winter. It likes to grow in full sun as well as part shade. A drought-tolerant tree that will be visited by many birds for the fruits. Zones 4-8 Germination Mix seeds and moistened soil together in a ziplock bag. Write the name on the bag. Place in the refrigerator for 60 days. Sow seeds into a well-drained, sandy compost and cover seeds to their own depth with sand or grit. Place the seed tray in bright light and keep moist. Seeds may germinate slowly.

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Location: San Francisco, California

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