Scientific Name
Rhus aromatica
Common Name
Sumac

Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; acidic, well-drained soil
Height: 2 to 6 feet
Width: 6 to 10 feet
Texture: Medium
Form: Low, irregular spreading shrub
Flower/Fruit: 1" yellowish flowers on male catkin in spring that persists; red hairy drupe on female plants in summer; persists into winter
Foliage: Alternate, trifoliate, glossy medium to dark green leaves; 1.5 to 3" long; coarsely toothed; orange, red to reddish purple fall color
Comments: Drought tolerant; branches that touch the ground often form roots; suckers to form colonies
Cultivars: --
   


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