Species: Rhus aromatica

(rues a-roh-mat'ih-kah)

Fragrant Sumac

Found on Course Walks

Flowering Landscape Shrubs;
Cornus, Viburnum, and Friends - Winter Identification

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

'Green Globe', 'Gro-low', 'Konza'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Shrub 4 to 8 feet, Groundcover

Height: 2' - 6' (spread 6' - 10')

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: groundcover; irregular spreading shrub

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 3a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Environmental Other: full sun to partial shade

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

Sumac flea beetle an occasional pest

Bare Root Transplanting

Moderately difficult

Other

effective bank stabilizer Native to Northeastern US

Native Range Map

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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