Rhus aromatica
Fragrant Sumac

  • Fragrant sumac is an extremely hardy native shrub that grows like a rambling groundcover through root suckers.

  • It can reach up to 6 feet tall but popular cultivars remain much shorter.

  • Its aromatic green foliage turns scarlet and purple in fall and its long-lasting red berries are popular with wildlife.

  • It prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil.

  • Deer resistant and tolerant of drought and urban conditions.