Taxonomy
| Clade | angiosperm |
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| Family | Anacardiaceae |
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| Genus | Rhus |
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| Species | typhina (hirta) |
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| Common Name | staghorn sumac |
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| iTree Code | RHTY |
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Plant Form
| Form | Shrub or tree : clonally spreading thickets or small tree |
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| Height | 20 feet |
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| Spread | 30 feet |
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| Deciduous | Yes |
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Identification Description
| Foliage | large leaf with 13-27 leaflets, bright green with serrated edges |
Leaf Type
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Compound - Pinnate |
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| Bark | red/brown and velvety with young; brown with lenticels when older |
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| Bud | hairy, golden and entirely hidden under leave stem |
Bud Arrangement
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Alternate |
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| Twig | current year very fuzzy, center has large pith |
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| Flower | green/yellow, hairy with male and female on separate plants (dioecious) |
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| Fruit | upright conical grouping of bright red hairy (drupes) |
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| Fall Color | yellow, orange, red |
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Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance |
| Min | 3a |
Min | 6.0 |
Soil | Moderate |
| Max | 8a |
Max | 7.5 |
Spray | Moderate |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
| Intermediate |
High |
Unknown |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native |
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| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | United States, Canada |
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| More Information | Visit External Site |
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