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fragrant sumac
Rhus aromatica
shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water
A low-maintenance native shrub valued for its fragrant, aromatic foliage and brilliant red fall color. It produces small red berries and is highly drought-tolerant once established.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
high
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5b to Zone 9bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5 to 8Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringFall
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Function & Care
erosion controlhedgerowpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible
Coppicing
Edible Parts
fruit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation