Rhus typhina Staghorn Sumach Tree – Extra Large 7–8ft Tall – Instant Gardening Specimen – By Direct Plants
Create an instant focal point in your garden with the magnificent Rhus typhina, commonly known as the Staghorn Sumach Tree, supplied here as an impressive extra-large 7–8ft specimen by Direct Plants. Carefully grown and selected at our award-winning family nursery in Norfolk, this exceptional ornamental tree is highly prized for its exotic appearance, dramatic architectural form, and one of the most spectacular autumn colour displays of any garden tree.
Rhus typhina is famous for its striking tropical-looking fern-like foliage, creating a bold architectural statement throughout spring and summer. As autumn arrives, the foliage erupts into breathtaking shades of scarlet, crimson, orange, and fiery red, transforming the tree into one of the highlights of the autumn garden.
Adding even more seasonal interest, mature trees produce attractive upright clusters of velvety crimson-red fruits which often remain throughout winter, providing striking colour and valuable food for birds. Its distinctive velvety young stems resemble the antlers of a stag in velvet, giving rise to its popular common name.
Supplied as an exceptionally large, well-established specimen, this tree provides immediate height, maturity, and instant impact—perfect for gardeners wanting an established feature from the day it arrives.
(Rhus typhina – Deciduous Ornamental Tree, approx. 15–25ft / 4.5–7.5m at maturity depending on conditions)
Spring:
Fresh bright green fern-like foliage emerges, creating an exotic, architectural appearance.
Summer:
Large tropical-style leaves develop into a lush canopy, providing texture, shade, and ornamental interest.
Autumn:
One of the finest autumn displays available, with foliage turning brilliant shades of scarlet, crimson, orange, and gold.
Winter Interest:
Distinctive branching and attractive crimson fruit clusters provide architectural beauty long after the leaves have fallen.
Habit:
Develops into a broad, spreading ornamental tree with an open rounded canopy and bold architectural character, making it a superb feature specimen.
Fully hardy and extremely easy to grow, Rhus typhina thrives in most well-drained soils and performs best in a sunny position where its autumn colours can reach their full potential.
• One of the UK's finest trees for spectacular autumn colour
• Extra-large 7–8ft specimen for instant impact
• Exotic tropical-style fern-like foliage
• Attractive crimson-red fruit clusters provide additional interest
• Unique velvety stems give year-round character
• Excellent ornamental feature tree
• Hardy, reliable, and easy to grow
• Outstanding architectural structure throughout every season
• Instant feature planting
• Large lawns and specimen planting
• Contemporary and architectural gardens
• Wildlife-friendly gardens
• Autumn colour displays
• Creating dramatic focal points in any landscape
• Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny position
• Allow space for the attractive spreading canopy to develop
• Water regularly during the first growing season until established
• Apply mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Minimal pruning is required, only to remove damaged or unwanted growth
• Best planted where its spectacular autumn colours can be fully appreciated
• Rhus typhina Staghorn Sumach Tree
• Approx. 7–8ft tall
• Extra-large established specimen for instant gardening
• Stunning tropical-style fern-like foliage
• Exceptional scarlet, crimson, orange, and gold autumn colour
• Attractive crimson fruit clusters
• Hardy ornamental deciduous tree
• Excellent feature tree for gardens and landscapes
• Ideal for instant impact planting
• Check out our planting guide to help your tree thrive
Our range of ornamental trees is professionally grown and selected at our nursery in Norfolk. We specialise in large, mature specimens that provide instant gardening impact, delivered directly to your door in our bespoke, heavy-duty live tree packaging via one of our trusted couriers.
All our trees are fully hardy outdoor varieties suitable for most soil types and garden positions. They are carefully selected to establish quickly and provide many years of outstanding seasonal beauty.
From Direct Plants, an award-winning nursery and trusted family brand, known for producing strong, healthy, high-quality trees and plants.
You will receive 1 Extra Large Rhus typhina Staghorn Sumach Tree approximately 7–8ft tall – a stunning mature ornamental tree providing instant height, spectacular autumn colour, and year-round architectural beauty, perfect for creating an unforgettable focal point in any garden.
