The staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina, previously Rhus hirta) is a common plant with a strikingly uncommon appearance. The young branches of the staghorn sumac are upright, with velvety red-brown hairs, ...

When I announced to some friends that I was planning to establish a native sumac grove on my property, the first thing I heard was, “Why would you want to plant that trash tree on your property?” I ...

Q: My wife and I enjoy the beautiful fall colors of the native sumac. We've talked about having sumac plants in our yard. Do you have any suggestions for transplanting or planting sumac? A: Native ...

Native smooth sumac shrubs can light up Minnesota roadsides and arc along bike trails with orange to deep-red leaves, often providing the first wave of fall colors. But even longtime residents might ...

Because of their bright red, orange or purplish leaves, sumacs can be used for brilliant displays. But fear not, sumacs can be safe to handle if you know what you're looking for. And grape vines, ...

This shrub to small tree grows in fields and disturbed areas. It can be distinguished from the staghorn sumac by its young stems which are smooth, while the staghorn sumac has very hairy stems. This ...

This time of year, there are some shrubs that exhibit colorful fruits and seeds. These would include sumacs, wahoos (yes, wahoos), and highbush cranberry. As the photos indicate, these fruits are not ...

Editor’s note: Once a month, OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in Franklin County profile a plant that occurs naturally in central Ohio. The staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina, previously Rhus hirta) ...