Rhus aromatica (Aromatic Sumac)
$ 48.98
Aromatic Sumac is a handsome deciduous shrub with nice fall color in different hues of red and orange. Female plants produce fuzzy red berries that birds love. Aromatic Sumac needs good drainage and can be grown in full sun to part shade. Aromatic Sumac works well as an anchor plant, screen, or backdrop shrub, and they can be planted en masse, similar to how they grow in their natural environment.
AT A GLANCE
| Texas native | Yes |
| Water use | Low |
| Sun exposure | Full sun to bright shade |
| Bloom color | Yellow |
| Bloom time | Spring |
| Mature height | 5-8 ft |
| Mature spread | 4-6 ft |
| Attracts | Butterflies, birds |
| Host plant | Red-banded hairstreak, banded hairstreak butterfly |
| Erosion control | Yes |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Notes | Bumble bee and honey bee friendly. Attracts beneficial insects. |
DISTRIBUTION MAPS
 Present in state |
 Present in county and native |
 Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state |
 Not present in state |
 Present and rare, native in county |
 Previously present, now extinct |
 Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color) |