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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001244
11/12/99

Rhus aromatica--Fragrant Sumac


Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7
Height: 6 ft Spread: 7 ft Form: spreading
Type: deciduous shrub
Annual Growth Rate: 12 to 18 inches

Comments: This spreading plant (Vis. 1) is often used as a
tall ground cover, especially on banks. The plant is hardy
and it can grow in sun or partial shade. The main
ornamental feature is the orange to red fall color. The
female plants will bear red fruits but the flowers that
precede them are not significant.

Cultivars:
'Gro-Low' - A shorter version of the species only
reaching a height of 2 to 3 feet.
'Konza' - Shorter and more compact than the species but
taller than 'Gro-Low'.

References for Cultivars: Bailey Nurseries 1999, Berryhill
Nursery Company 1999, Lake County Nursery 1999, Weston
Nurseries 1999, Princeton Nurseries 1997, J. Frank Schmidt
and Son 1999, Spring Meadow Nursery 1999, Monrovia Nursery
Company 1997, Ray Wiegand's Nursery 1999, Sheridan Nurseries
1999, Studebaker Nurseries 1999, Scarff's Nursery 1999,
Midwest Groundcovers 1999, Willoway Nurseries 1999, Carlton
Plants 1999.


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