// SPECIES PROFILE · SHRUB · NATIVE

Staghorn sumac

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes KS, MO. Hardy in zones 2b–9a. Blooms Jun–Jul.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: shrub
Native range: Native to 32 U.S. states, including AL, CT, DC, DE, GA, IA…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2b–9a
Mature size: —
Sun: Part shade
Water: Low · xeric
Bloom: Jun–Jul
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina) — *Rhus typhina* — Staghorn sumac. Photo by Katya from Moscow, Russia via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes KS, MO. Hardy in zones 2b–9a. Blooms Jun–Jul. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, staghorn sumac pairs naturally with: American Plum (Prunus americana), False Indigo Bush (Amorpha fruticosa), Smooth Sumac (Rhus glabra), Great ragweed (Ambrosia trifida).