Rhus aromatica 'Gro-low'
Low Growing Fragrant Sumac

Rhus aromatica ′Gro-low′ - Groundcover Habit
 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Yellow (Numerous small yellow flowers in March and April)
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Glossy green spring and summer foliage); Orange (Orange-red fall foliage)
 Fruit Notes:
Red (Interesting, but not overly abundant; in clusters of hairy, round drupes in fall)
 Ultimate Height:
2-3 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
6-8 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Widely adapted to different soil types, but prefers acid, well-drained soils
 Range:
Cultivated origin
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Leaves alternate and trifoliate with the terminal leaflet being 1.5 to 3" long and toothed. Pubescent stems are fragrant when crushed (some say the aroma is reminiscent to that of turpentine).
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  Special Characteristics:
  • Border 395
  • Groundcover 60
  • Mass Plantings 288
  • Drought Tolerant 289
  • Pest and/or Disease Resistant 96
  • Fall Color 238

    • Additional Information

    'Gro-low', as the name implies, is a very low-growing (and popular) female cultivar. Rhus aromatica is native to dry, sandy, and rocky soils, and usually colors well under these conditions. Useful for bank stabilization since it develops roots on stems touching the soil. It also suckers. Can spread too quickly for some sites (spreading rhizomes). Shear to ground to rejuvenate (try a brush-hog).

    When Rhus aromatica 'Gro-low' has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

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    1 Rhus aromatica 'Gro-low' found

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