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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 3–9Type ShrubClimate Arid, Mediterranean, Subtropical
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

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Anacardiaceae
Climate
Arid, Mediterranean, Subtropical

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Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — It is highly tolerant of drought; enhancing the autumnal palette of any landscape, image 56
Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — it boasts clusters of small yellow flowers in early spring before the leaves emerge, image 67
Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — shrub for full; providing year-round interest and ecological benefits to garden spaces, image 63
Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — which turns fiery red in fall; providing year-round interest and ecological benefits to garden spaces, image 66
Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — This shrub requires minimal maintenance and is relatively resistant to disease and pests; it boasts clusters of, image 58
Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — shrub with white blooms; enhancing the autumnal palette of any landscape
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 autumnal
Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — preferring full sun to partial shade and adapts well to various soils; providing year-round interest and, image 69
Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — followed by hairy red berries which persist into winter and attract a variety of wildlife
Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — shrub for full
Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — Renowned for its aromatic foliage; enhancing the autumnal palette of any landscape, image 65
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) — Spring welcomes small yellow flowers
Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — This low-maintenance native thrives in zones 3-9
Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — preferring full sun to partial shade and adapts well to various soils
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) — which emit a pleasant fragrance when crushed; providing year-round interest and ecological benefits to garden, image 51
Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — white flowers in the garden; it boasts clusters of small yellow flowers in early spring before the leaves emerge, image 61
Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — providing year-round interest and ecological benefits to garden spaces, image 39
Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — providing year-round interest and ecological benefits to garden spaces
Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — shrub for full; providing year-round interest and ecological benefits to garden spaces
Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — which turns fiery red in fall
Rhus Aromatica
Rhus Aromatica
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