Fragrant sumac is named for the spicy citrus fragrance, evident when the leaves are bruised. This shrub will form a low colony and grows in dreadful soils that other plants would find intolerable. The fall color is a vibrant red to orange, and birds flock to the clusters of red, fuzzy berries.
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Cultivation Status
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Exposure
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Soil Moisture
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Ecoregion
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(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone |
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(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands |
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(58) Northeastern Highlands |
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Ornamental Interest
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Summer Fruit |
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Fall Foliage |
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Attracts Wildlife
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Attracts Songbirds |
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Attracts Bees |
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Host Plant |
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Other Pollinators/Wildlife |
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Tolerance
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Drought Tolerant |
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Urban Environment |
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Deer/Rabbit Resistant |
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Salt Tolerant |
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Additional Attributes
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Fragrant |
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Erosion Control/Soil Stabilization |
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Dioecious (fruits only on female plants) |
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Low Maintenance |
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Landscape Use
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Groundcover |
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Rain Garden |
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Massing |
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Naturalize |
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Hedge/screening |
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Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
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Red Fruit |
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Red to Purple Fall Foliage |
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Growth Habit
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