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SCIENTIFIC NAME
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COMMON NAME
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Rhus aromatica Ait.
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Fragrant Sumac
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PLANT FAMILY
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SIZE GROUP
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PLANT TYPE
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Anacardiaceae
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4-5
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deciduous shrub
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GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
To 6-8 feet in height, variable in size. An irregular spreading shrub, suckering
from the roots.
ADAPTABILITY:
Full sun, will tolerate shade, best in acid soil.
FUNCTIONS:
Facing shrub, stabilizing banks, border, massing, foundation, large scale groundcover.
PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
Minor leaf spot, mildew. Occasional renewal pruning helpful.
NATIVE RANGE:
Eastern United States and Canada Arkansas native plant
USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 3-9
SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
'Gro-Low' -2 feet tall, excellent large scale groundcover.
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