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Rhus aromatica

Rhus aromatica
Fragrant Sumac

This cousin of the well-known Staghorn sumac is a much smaller, tidier shrub that grows to an average of 4-6’.  Fragrant sumac is an attractive, drought-tolerant shrub with three-lobed leaves that grows in full sun or part shade. Brilliant red foliage in autumn.

Height

2-7 feet

Sun Requirements

Full sun to part shade

Water Requirements

Dry to moist soils. Prefers well drained sandy soils

Flowers

Simple yellow flowers in April/June

Attracts

Bees, birds butterflies, squirrels and other interesting insects

Important Butterfly Larval Host


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Special Tolerances

Drought, salt, Juglones/Walnuts also an erosion control species

Products Available

1 Gallon      $15.00      Item Number: SH2900

50 cm      $35.00      Item Number: SH2901