It seems that in Old Texican the name shumate exists. Mostly everybody else who speaks English calls 'em sumac.
I have not heard much of using sumac as a mast or human fodder. In this I may be wrong (or its kin to high bush cranberry, meaning no one will eat it).
That is not my problem to solve. what is though, is how would a new grower start that seed?
At this point I'm encouraging a winters cold stratification.
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The staghorn sumac is a native tree, well small tree. It is usually seen growing in clumps in disturbed and/or neglected areas, seen as a weed tree. I use the berries for dye, rendering a nice tan used alone, a soft grey with addition of iron.
To get some started I would think digging up small trees would work. Now that could be easy or problematic. If at roadside, not always good to go out with shovel! I am equipped with scissors and baggie, and just get the berries. If on someone's 'back 40', best to check with property owner before digging. I would guess spring when they start new growth best time.
To get some started I would think digging up small trees would work. Now that could be easy or problematic. If at roadside, not always good to go out with shovel! I am equipped with scissors and baggie, and just get the berries. If on someone's 'back 40', best to check with property owner before digging. I would guess spring when they start new growth best time.