Rhus aromatica 'Gro-Low'

Yellowish male and female flowers
Clusters of reddish hairy fruit ripen late summer and may persist into the winter
Medium-green to blue-green aromatic soft leaves are sometimes glossy
Fall colour is orange to red, sometimes purple
Rambling, spreading, irregular habit, re-rooting on contact with the soil
Bloom Time: April to May

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Yellow

HEIGHT:
80-100 cm

SPREAD:
175-200 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Rhus aromatica grows best in a slightly acidic, fertile soil and full sun, however, it will tolerate dry or compacted soils, partial shade, and other urban conditions.

Additional Notes about Fragrant Sumac:

Of special value to many native pollinators.

The 'aromatic' in the species name refers to the leaves and stems rather than the flowers.

Berries are traditionally used by indigenous peoples to make a tart, lemonade-like beverage rich in vitamin C. The dried berries can be ground and used as a spice in dishes.

While male flowers (catkins) and female flowers appear on the same plant (monoecious), they also can appear on separate plants (dioecious). Male catkins form in late summer and persist throughout the winter, eventually blooming in the spring. Female flowers appear in the summer, changing in late summer to small clusters of hairy red berries which may persist into winter.