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Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina) Seeds
Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina) Seeds
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Staghorn Sumac Seeds

Rhus typhina

Staghorn Sumac is a hardy native shrub or small tree known for velvety young branches, bold compound leaves, brilliant fall color, and upright clusters of red fruit that can persist into winter. This adaptable species grows well in full sun and is especially useful for wildlife habitat, restoration plantings, erosion control, native hedgerows, and poor or disturbed soils. Summer flowers support pollinators, while winter fruit provides food for birds and other wildlife. Staghorn Sumac can spread by root suckers and form colonies, making it best suited for naturalized areas, habitat edges, and places where spreading growth is welcome. šŸŽ FREE MILKWEED SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER! Every Base Camp North order includes a FREE packet of 25 Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help support monarch butterflies, pollinators, and native wildlife habitat—one planting at a time. No code needed. Your free seeds will automatically be included with your order.

Small-batch seed lots are gathered, cleaned, processed, and packed by Josh at Base Camp North with help from a few friends in Pennsylvania.

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100 Seeds

SKU BNC-2025-STAGSUMAC-100

$12.99

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25 Seeds

SKU BNC-2025-STAGSUMAC-25

$5.99

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SKU BNC-2025-STAGSUMAC-100 Ā· 1 available

$12.99

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Growing information

Hardiness

Zone 3

Sun

Full Sun

Soil

Dry

Bloom or harvest season

Summer

Mature height

10-25 ft

Spacing

10+ ft

Native range

Eastern North America

Wildlife value

High

Pollinator value

Moderate

Host plant information

Yes

Growing notes

Staghorn Sumac is a resilient native shrub or small tree for sunny sites, wildlife edges, restoration plantings, and poor or disturbed soils. It can spread by root suckers and form colonies, so place it where natural spreading growth is useful. Plants provide summer pollinator value, bright fall color, and persistent fruit clusters that support birds through winter.

Planting or germination instructions

Staghorn Sumac seed has a hard seed coat and usually benefits from scarification before cold, moist stratification. Lightly scarify the seed coat, then mix seeds with slightly moist sand, peat, or vermiculite and refrigerate for 30-60 days. Sow shallowly in a well-drained seed-starting mix or nursery bed. Keep evenly moist. Some seeds may germinate over more than one season.

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