"Trish K." wrote:

Staghorn Sumac amazed me when I happened upon a large stand in the
wild. I petted the antlers and it made me feel like a child in a zoo.
I can't imagine how a single one would look in a formal garden.

TK

They are pretty darn common in this area, but then many gardens here are
more casual in approach than typically 'formal' in feeling. Because of
their tendency to sucker, they are often used to stabilize slopes and are
frequently seen along freeway verges. They are most noticeable in fall,
when they show off their incredible fall color. When planted in the
garden, suckering can be controlled by mowing, but you risk not having a
pristine lawn. Best used in a mixed planting rather than as a stand alone
specimen.

pam - gardengal