{"product_id":"cutleaf-staghorn-sumac","title":"Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFerny Native Foliage and the Most Brilliant Fall Color Around\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCutleaf Staghorn Sumac (\u003cem\u003eRhus typhina\u003c\/em\u003e 'Laciniata') is a tough Minnesota-native shrub grown for its bold, tropical-looking, deeply dissected ferny foliage and unbeatable fiery orange-red-purple fall color. Fuzzy red fruit clusters feed birds through winter, and the velvety \"staghorn\" branches add architecture. It thrives in poor, dry soil where little else will and spreads to colonize banks and naturalized areas — a striking, low-care native for slopes and wild edges in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCutleaf Staghorn Sumac Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRhus typhina 'Laciniata'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–15 ft. tall, spreading by suckers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable — thrives in poor, dry, lean soil; needs good drainage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -40°F — a tough native\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Status\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelection of native staghorn sumac\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrilliant orange, red, and purple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes and naturalized areas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its suckering habit colonizes banks and wild edges, holding soil and providing bold texture and fall color. Give it room — space 6–10 feet apart, or contain it where spread is unwanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife and fall display:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birds eat the fuzzy red fruit, and the fall color is among the best of any shrub. Pair with native grasses and other tough natives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall (late August–mid September). Very adaptable to poor, dry soil; water through establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep. Choose a spot where it can sucker freely, or plan to remove suckers to contain it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very drought-tolerant — little to no supplemental water once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it spread?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it suckers to form a colony, which is ideal for naturalizing slopes and erosion control. Remove suckers if you want it contained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it native?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — staghorn sumac is a Minnesota native valued for wildlife and stunning fall color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasily — hardy well below Twin Cities lows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer rarely browse sumac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGro-Low Sumac (Rhus aromatica):\u003c\/strong\u003e A low, native groundcover sumac with fiery fall color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinebark (Physocarpus):\u003c\/strong\u003e A native shrub with colorful foliage and exfoliating bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Bluestem (Schizachyrium):\u003c\/strong\u003e A native grass for a prairie-style planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Cutleaf Staghorn Sumacs Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it suckers to form a colony, you need far fewer plants than you'd think. Space 8 feet apart and let them fill in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBank \/ Edge to Naturalize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlants Needed (8 ft spacing)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–4 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–6 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a specimen, one plant is plenty — give it a 10–12-foot circle and plan to mow or prune suckers at the colony edge to hold the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCutleaf Staghorn Sumac Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Velvety, antler-like branches push out finely cut, ferny new foliage — one of the latest shrubs to leaf out, so be patient in May.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bold, tropical-textured canopy; greenish flower clusters on female plants feed pollinators and develop into fuzzy red fruit spikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e The signature show — foliage ignites in orange, scarlet, and purple, arguably the best fall color of any Minnesota shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuzzy crimson fruit clusters stand on bare, velvety staghorn branches all winter, feeding birds and adding sculpture above the snow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Minnesota Native   ✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant   ✔ Four-Season Interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gro-low-sumac\"\u003eGro-Low Sumac\u003c\/a\u003e — its own suggested partner: the knee-high native sumac to skirt the front of the colony with matching fall fire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tiger-eyes-cutleaf-staghorn-sumac\"\u003eTiger Eyes Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac\u003c\/a\u003e — the chartreuse-gold cousin for a striking two-tone sumac planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/diabolo-ninebark\"\u003eDiabolo Ninebark\u003c\/a\u003e — a big purple-leaved native whose dark foliage sets off the ferny green texture all summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/karl-foerster-feather-reed-grass\"\u003eKarl Foerster Feather Reed Grass\u003c\/a\u003e — upright native-style grass plumes for the prairie look the body recommends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sumac is for the tough spots: dry sunny banks, lean gravelly soil, wild edges where you want native structure, bird food, and blazing fall color with zero irrigation. Deer leave it alone. It's not a fit for small, manicured foundation beds — it suckers and WILL form a colony, so skip it anywhere you can't give it room to roam or commit to edging out runners once a season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54313058042161,"sku":null,"price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/cutleaf-staghorn-sumac.jpg?v=1779727885","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/cutleaf-staghorn-sumac","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}