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Rhus aromatica
Fragrant Sumac
This low-growing shrub spreads slowly by suckers making it an ideal choice as a ground cover for banks and slopes. The small, yellow blooms bear small, red berries and the aromatic, green foliage will turn a brilliant scarlet colour in autumn.
- » Yellowish, male and female flowers appear before the leaves
- » Clusters of reddish, hairy fruit ripen late summer and may persist into the winter
- » Medium green to blue-green, aromatic, soft leaves are sometimes glossy
- » Fall colour is orange to red, sometimes purple
- » Rounded, spreading, irregular habit, re-rooting on contact with the soil
- » Bloom Time: April
1gal
$24.38
2gal
$35.59
3gal
$41.44
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Birds |
Growth Rate
| • | Medium |
Attributes
| • | Native to Ontario |
| • | Deciduous |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Fall Color |
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Fruit |
| • | Low Maintenance |
Flowering Time
| • | Early Spring |
Habit
| • | Rounded |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Rhus aromatica
The 'aromatic' in the species name refers to the leaves and stems rather than the flowers.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Rhus aromatica
Rhus aromatica grows best in a slightly acidic, fertile soil and full sun, however, it will tolerate dry or compacted soils, partial shade, and other urban conditions.