Rhus aromatica (Fragrant Sumac)
Botanical Information
| Family | Anacardiaceae |
| Genus | Rhus |
| Species | aromatica |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Southeastern Canada to southern and eastern United States of America. |
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Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 1a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -40 - (-1) |
| Temperature (°F) | -40 - 30 |
| Height | 2 m |
| Spread | 2 - 3 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | July |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Root cuttings collected in the autumn and cut into 50 mm lengths and insert vertically into pots or flats barley covering the top. Water and place in a cold frame until growth appears and then pot individually. |
| Cultivation | Grows in average, well-drained soil in full sunlight to partial shade. Can tolerate a range of soils. |
| Pests | Leaf spot, rust, scale, aphids and mites. |
| Fruit Description | Hairy red drupes. |
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