Fragrant Sumac

 

Common Name	Fragrant Sumac
Scientific Name	Rhus aromatica
Native Region	West, Middle, East
Moisture Conditions	Dry Upland Site
Light Preference	Full Sun
Wildlife Value	birds, small mammals, large mammals
Soil pH	Acidic (pH<6), Neutral (pH 6-8)
Height	8'to 20'
Bloom Time	Spring
Evergreen	No
Comments	thicket-forming shrub; excellent plant for controlling erosion on road cuts and other sloping areas with poor dry soils; yellow flowers; red fruits that persist into winter; red fall foliage; bark is an emergency winter food for eastern cottontail