NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Rhus aromatica var. aromatica
Fragrant Sumac
Scientific Name: |
Rhus aromatica var. aromatica |
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Genus: |
Rhus |
Species Epithet: |
aromatica |
Common Name: |
Fragrant Sumac |
Plant Type |
Shrub |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Anacardiaceae (Cashew Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Size: |
1-3 ft., 3-6 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
White, Yellow, Green |
Light: |
Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day, Part Shade - 2 to 6 hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Dry, Moist |
Bloom Time: |
Feb, March, April, May |
Growing Area: |
Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal Plain |
Habitat Description: |
Rocky, rather dry, woodlands, usually over mafic rocks (such as gabbro or diabase) or calcareous rocks, less commonly in sandy soils. Uncommon in NC Mountains and Piedmont, rare in Coastal Plain. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Alternate |
Leaf Retention: |
Deciduous |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Compound |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Has some wildlife value |
Landscape Value: |
Suitable for home landscapes |
State Rank: |
S3: Vulnerable (*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G_T_: Subspecies or Variety Rank (add status to NOTES section) (*Key) |
Notes: |
Attracts birds and butterflies. |
Tom Harville |
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Tom Harville |
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