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
Ornamental Characteristics
Shrub 4 to 8 feet, Groundcover
2' - 6' (spread 6' - 10')
Deciduous
groundcover; irregular spreading shrub
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun
3a
Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)
full sun to partial shade
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
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
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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