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Species: Rhus aromatica(rues a-roh-mat'ih-kah)

Fragrant Sumac

Cultivar Information

* See specific cultivar notes on next page.

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Shrub 4 to 8 feet, GroundcoverHeight: 2' - 6' (spread 6' - 10')Leaves: DeciduousShape: groundcover; irregular spreading shrubOrnamental Other:

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sunHardy To Zone: 3aSoil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)Environmental Other: full sun to partial shade

Insect Disease

Sumac flea beetle an occasional pest

Bare Root Transplanting

Moderately difficult

Other

effective bank stabilizer Native to Northeastern US

Moisture Tolerance

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Occasionally saturatedor very wet soil

Consistently moist,well-drained soil

Occasional periods ofdry soil

Prolonged periods ofdry soil

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Cultivars for Rhus aromaticaShowing 1-3 of 3 items.

Cultivar Name Notes

Gro-low 'Gro-low' - dwarf form; reaches 2' in height; yellow flowers

Konza 'Konza' - dwarf form, to 2' tall.

Green Globe 'Green Globe' - dense, rounded form; grows to 6'

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Photos

Rhus aromatica - Fall Interest, Leaves

Rhus aromatica - Catkins

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Rhus aromatica - Flowers

Rhus aromatica - Leaves

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Rhus aromatica - Leaves

Rhus aromatica - Habit

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Rhus aromatica - Seeds

Rhus aromatica - Bark

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Rhus aromatica - Leaves