Rhus aromatica
Family: Anacardiaceae
Common names: FRAGRANT SUMAC, LEMON SUMAC, POLECAT BUSH, SUMAC, SUMACH, TAAIBOS
Native to: Eastern United States, Southeast Canada To Southern United States
Plant
Type: shrub
Form: prostrate
Leaves deciduous
Max height: 3.3 feet
Max width: 5 feet
Flower
white/off white
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, bird, specific butterfly species
Plant part consumed by birds: fruit
Plant features: deciduous
Exposure: sun
Landscape uses: flower fragrant, hedge or edging
Propagates by: seed
fall color
flowers in spring
Soil type: well drained
USDA Zones: zone 4 -30 f, zone 5 to -20 f, zone 6 to -10 f, zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: -30 to +30 °F
Water: dry, moderate
Butterflies that feed on this plant
