This suckering deciduous shrub has spreading stems that form a sprawling bushy habit. It has glossy dark green leaves with leaflets that turn purple red during autumn and the tiny yellow flowers appear in spikes in early spring followed by red fruit.

Hardiness zones 2 to 9 

Rhus aromatica is naturally found in eastern North America growing on well-drained, moderately fertile moist soils preferably in an open sunny position and is drought tender but frost tolerant.

Fragrant Sumach is grown for its habit and foliage. It is planted in small to large gardens along front borders or against low walls as a screen plant. It has excellent autumn colour and establishes from division in 2 to 3 years. It is suitable for cold climates both on the coast and inland requiring little care. ID 1755

Rhus (rus) aromatica (ar-o-MAT-ee-ka)

Anacardiaceae (an-a-kard-ee-AY-see-ee)