Rhus typhina, or staghorn sumac, is a native eastern North American shrub species that is fast-growing, drought-tolerant small tree generally free of pests and diseases. Native to eastern North America, it is found from southeastern Canada (Quebec, Ontario) to the northeastern and midwestern United States, extending south to Georgia, Indiana, and Iowa. Staghorn sumac can spread aggressively through suckers, forming colonies, making it a good candidate for erosion control, but less ideal for boulevards and yards.