Rhus aromatica 'Gro-low'
Low Growing Fragrant Sumac

 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flowers:
Yellow (Numerous small yellow flowers in March and April)
 Foliage:
Green (Glossy green spring and summer foliage); Orange (Orange-red fall foliage)
 Fruit:
Red (Interesting, but not overly abundant; in clusters of hairy, round drupes in fall)
 Ultimate Height:
2-3 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
6-8 feet
 Soil:
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).

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

Flowering

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No Fruiting Observations Available

1 Rhus aromatica 'Gro-low' found

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Number Accession ID Location
12010_00356*ACARY

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