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Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac

Rhus Aromatica Gro-Low

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Overview

The Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac, Rhus aromatica 'Gro-Low', is a robust groundcover ideal for challenging spaces. This resilient shrub reaches 1.5-2 feet high and spreads extensively to 6-8 feet. Its trifoliate leaves exude a pleasant scent when disturbed and morph into brilliant shades of orange, red, and purple come fall. Low-maintenance with high drought and erosion tolerance, Gro-Low thrives in full sun to part shade, enhancing landscape design with rich texture and seasonal color.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Very LowZones 3–9Type ShrubClimate Arid, Mediterranean, Subtropical
Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica Gro-Low) — Its trifoliate leaves exude a pleasant scent when disturbed and morph into brilliant shades of orange
Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica Gro-Low) — This resilient shrub reaches 1.5-2 feet high and spreads extensively to 6-8 feetGro-Low Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica Gro-Low) — The Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac, Rhus aromatica 'Gro-Low', is a robust groundcover ideal for challenging spaces

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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Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica Gro-Low) — Its trifoliate leaves exude a pleasant scent when disturbed and morph into brilliant shades of orange
Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica Gro-Low) — This resilient shrub reaches 1.5-2 feet high and spreads extensively to 6-8 feet
Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica Gro-Low) — The Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac, Rhus aromatica 'Gro-Low', is a robust groundcover ideal for challenging spaces
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