Staghorn Sumac, Male and Female?

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  1. Garden Concepts

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    I would like to know if Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina) is available in either a male or female plant form? I have heard of people purchasing a Staghorn Sumac, and being disappointed in finding no fruit formation after several years of growth. They have flowers, but no fruit...am I correct in assuming that this is the male plant? If so, does one need to purchase both male and female plants, and place them close by, so that fruit production can be guaranteed? ( ie: similar to the holly plant? ) Or...if I purchase only a female plant, can I be guaranteed fruit production? Lastly, assuming both the male and female produce flowers, how can I tell by looking at the flowers, whether they are male or female?
    Is this as confusing to you, as it sounds to me?? :-)
     
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