Fragrant - Groups, foundation planting, rock gardens, cover for banks and steep barren areas. Poison - All parts too toxic for use near humans. Fragrant - Dry soils. Poison - Wet soils. Acid to neutral.
Most sumacs have few serious pests.
Verticillium wilt sometimes kills Staghorn Sumac. Sumacs are short-lived but produce root suckers freely which will replace any individuals killed or which die naturally. Poison sumac is to toxic to be considered as an ornamental.