Rhus aromatica 'Gro-low ' (Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac)

Michael's Opinion

A very popular commercial ground cover that I find rather boring. It needs to be kept fresh via an annual shearing.

Botanical Information

FamilyAnacardiaceae
GenusRhus
Speciesaromatica
Cultivar'Gro-low '
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
OriginIntroduced by Ralph Synnestvedt, of Synnestvedt Nursery, Glenview, Illinois, United States of America.
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Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2 - 7
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height80 cm
Spread2 m
GrowthFast

Description and Growing Information

ShapeLoose groundcover.
PropagationRoot 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.
Notable SpecimensRiverbend Golf Course, around the clubhouse, London, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionGlossy green foliage turning orange-red in autumn.

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