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Fragrant Sumac

Botanical Name
Rhus aromatica
Hardiness
Zones 3 to 9
Height
2 to 6 feet
Width
6 to 10 feet
Flowers
April to March: yellowish female flowers, male catkins
Fruit
Red fuzzy drupes (female plants only)
Light
Full sun to mostly shade
Soil
Moist, well-drained, adaptable
Planting & Care
  • Easily transplanted from container
  • Late leaf out
  • Salt tolerant
  • Fragrant foliage
Problems
None serious
Varieties
  • Gro-low - 2' female cultivar that spreads 6-8', glossier leaves than the species, good groundcover

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