Rhus typhina ~ Staghorn Sumac ornamental-grass In mid-summer stems holding airy

In mid-summer stems holding airy clusters of tiny pink-tinged flowers raise above the foliage like a cloud which turn brown in fall and persist through winter

Water Garden

COMPANION PLANTS: Blueberry

IMAGES:  Albert H

Rhus typhina ~ Staghorn Sumac ornamental-grass In mid-summer stems holding airyStaghorn Sumac is the largest native Sumac, an open spreading deciduous shrub and is noted for its brown hairs on young branches. Large bright green toothed pinnate foliage with glaucous undersides turns attractive shades of yellow, orange, and red in fall. The plants are dioecious, with tiny greenish yellow flowers panicles in late spring to early summer. Female flowers are followed by tight clusters of hairy maroon brown berries that persist into