Fragrant Sumac

Scientific Name
Rhus aromatica
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

Very glossy leaves with three leaflets (trifoliate); clusters of hairy, red fruit in late summer and early autumn (on female plants only); autumn color varies from orange to scarlet and reddish purple.

Culture

Full sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil is best, but tolerates some dryness; prefers acid soils, but tolerates alkaline soils.

Notes

Male and female flowers on separate plants. Fruit will be produced only if a male plant is available to pollinate the females.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
3.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
8.00
Height Unit
Feet
Minimum Width
Width Value
6.00
Width Unit
Feet
Maximum Width
Width Value
10.00
Width Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Broad mounded to irregularly spreading, due to suckering.

Native Regions, Text

United States (and Illinois)

Soil Conditions
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
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Fragrant Sumac flowers
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18542
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Fragrant Sumac leaves and fruit
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18543
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Fragrant Sumac leaves
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18544
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Fragrant Sumac fall color
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18545
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
427