Fragrant sumac (Rhus aromatica ‘Gro-low’) rus air-oh-MAT-ih-kah Genus:  Rhus This vigorous shrub hugs the ground (to 2 feet tall) and spreads out to 8 feet, making it an excellent choice for stablizing a bank or smothering weeds. It has small yellow flowers, hairy red fruits, and glossy leaves that change to gorgeous orange-red in autumn.  Noteworthy Characteristics:  Beautiful fall color; fast, compact growth. Care:  Grow in average, moist but well-drained soil in full sun (for best fall color). Propagation:  Divide suckers when dormant or sow seed in autumn. Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer or root cuttings in winter. Problems:  Powdery mildew, wood rot, Verticillium wilt, leaf spot, blister, canker, dieback, caterpillars, scale.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 6 ft. to 10 ft. Growth Habit Spreads Growth Pace Fast Grower Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Dry to Medium Maintenance Low Characteristics Attracts Song Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Native, Showy Fall Foliage, Showy Fruit, Showy Seed Heads Bloom Time Spring Flower Color Yellow Uses Ground Covers, Naturalizing, Roadside, Waterside Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Tolerance Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Frost Tolerant Type Shrubs