Fragrant Sumac

Rhus Aromatica

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Overview

Rhus aromatica, or Fragrant Sumac, is a durable, deciduous shrub reaching 2-6 feet in height with a similar spread. Renowned for its aromatic foliage, which turns fiery red in fall, it boasts clusters of small yellow flowers in early spring before the leaves emerge. This low-maintenance native thrives in zones 3-9, preferring full sun to partial shade and adapts well to various soils, making it ideal for naturalized or erosion-prone areas.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Very LowZones 3–9Climate Arid, Mediterranean, Subtropical

Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — deciduous shrub reaching 2-6 feet in height with a similar spread

Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — followed by hairy red berries which persist into winter and attract a variety of wildlife; it boasts clusters of, image 55

Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — followed by hairy red berries which persist into winter and attract a variety of wildlife

Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — It is highly tolerant of drought

Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — making it an excellent candidate for challenging growing conditions

Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — shrub with white blooms; enhancing the autumnal palette of any landscape

Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — white flowers in the garden; it boasts clusters of small yellow flowers in early spring before the leaves emerge

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Very Low
USDA zones: 3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Anacardiaceae
Climate: Arid, Mediterranean, Subtropical

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Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — This shrub requires minimal maintenance and is relatively resistant to disease and pests; it boasts clusters of small yellow

Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — followed by hairy red berries which persist into winter and attract a variety of wildlife; it boasts clusters of, image 55

Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — followed by hairy red berries which persist into winter and attract a variety of wildlife

Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — It is highly tolerant of drought

Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — making it an excellent candidate for challenging growing conditions

Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — shrub with white blooms; enhancing the autumnal palette of any landscape

Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — white flowers in the garden; it boasts clusters of small yellow flowers in early spring before the leaves emerge

Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — This shrub requires minimal maintenance and is relatively resistant to disease and pests

Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — Spring welcomes small yellow flowers; providing year-round interest and ecological benefits to garden spaces, image 54

Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — enhancing the autumnal palette of any landscape, image 53

Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — garden enthusiasts can relish the foliage's vibrant transformation to fiery shades of orange; it boasts clusters, image 52

Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — which emit a pleasant fragrance when crushed; providing year-round interest and ecological benefits to garden, image 51

Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — Typically reaching a mature height of 2 to 6 feet with an equal or greater spread of 6 to 10 feet; enhancing the, image 50

Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — making it ideal for naturalized or erosion-prone areas; it boasts clusters of small yellow flowers in early, image 49

Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — preferring full sun to partial shade and adapts well to various soils; providing year-round interest and, image 48

Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — This low-maintenance native thrives in zones 3-9; enhancing the autumnal palette of any landscape, image 47

Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — it boasts clusters of small yellow flowers in early spring before the leaves emerge, image 25

Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — it boasts clusters of small yellow flowers in early spring before the leaves emerge, image 46

Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — Fragrant Sumac adapts well to naturalized plantings

Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — providing year-round interest and ecological benefits to garden spaces

Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — white flowers in the garden

Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — shrub with white blooms

Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — shrub for full

Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — deciduous shrub reaching 2-6 feet in height with a similar spread; it boasts clusters of small yellow flowers in early spring

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