Taxon

Rhus aromatica 'Gro-Low'

 
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Rhus aromatica 'Gro-Low' - Fragrant Sumac, Gro Low Sumac
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Common name: Fragrant Sumac, Gro Low Sumac
Family: Anacardiaceae (Cashew Family)
Distribution: North America
Hardiness: 3a
Life form: Deciduous shrub/sub-shrub
Comments: Fragrant sumac is a deciduous shrub that grows 1 to 2 feet tall with excellent red and orange fall color. It spreads by root suckers up to 8 feet wide and can be used as a groundcover in areas prone to erosion or with poor soil. The leaves and stems are fragrant when crushed. The odor is described by some as skunky, hence another common name, skunkbush. Small red berries appear in fall attracting animals. They are edible, but sour.

Locations

  • 1: Meinders • Accession: 2015-1288/1 • Provenance: Garden
  • 2: Meinders • Accession: 2015-143/1 • Provenance: Garden
  • 3: Meinders • Accession: 2015-147/1 • Provenance: Garden
  • 4: South Plaza • Accession: 2023-136/1 • Provenance: Garden
  • 5: South Plaza • Accession: 2023-144/1 • Provenance: Garden
  • 6: South Plaza • Accession: 2023-157/1 • Provenance: Garden
  • 7: West Lake • Accession: 2015-1301/1 • Provenance: Garden
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