RHUS aromatica

Commonly known as Fragrant sumac, lemon sumac

(syn. R. canadensis.) - a spreading shrub with aromatic trifolate leaves Orange and purple-red fruits in autumn
  • Deciduous
    3-palmate leaves to 10cm (4in) long, softly hairy with ovate or obovate, sharply toothed, dark green leaflets turning orange to red-purple in autumn
  • Yellow
  • Height
    1.5m (5ft)
  • Spread
    1.5m (5ft)
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    Mound-forming, suckering shrub with spreading shoots. Produces tiny flowers in small, erect, ovoid panicles 2cm (¾in) long
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
    For best autumn colour

RHUS aromatica

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Coral spot, Verticillium wilt
    Place of origin
    Eastern North America
  • Flower Shape
    Panicles
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Lobed
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Obovate
    		(see photos above)
    Ovate
    		(see photos above)
  • Scented Plants
    Scented foliage
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Moderately fertile
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1.5m (5ft)
 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
  1.5m (5ft)
  

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