Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac 'Laciniata'

I planted one 2 years ago and it instantly started dropping leaves and branches. I thought it was toast. The 2nd year it started thriving...Read More and is doing so even more this year. Four suckers have come up this year too. Very good looking tree. I wish it were evergreen though.

yes, this an extremely drought tolerant plant! If you give it extra water it will most assuredly sucker. If you are in a wet area of th...Read Moree country; more than 20-25 inches of rainfall a year, you may want to think about getting a less prolific cultivar. This plant does great in pure clay or pure sand in tough growing conditions, obviously if you coddle it, it will take off like a rocket. It's great for stabilizing stream banks, road cuts, and steep slopes because of it's entwined and spreading root system. You have been warned.....

I love this. In North Alabama it needs afternoon shade and mine has never gotten taller than 4'. Makes a pretty, politely-spreading clu...Read Moremp. Just dig up the outliers and share with friends. Appreciates a bit of water in extended dry weather.

Another synonym for this plant is Rhus typhina 'Dissecta'.