Rhus Aromatica / Fragrant Lemon Sumac Genus - Rhus Species - Aromatica Common name - Fragrant Lemon Sumac Other names - Polecat Bush, Rhus canadensis, Sweet Scented sumac, Schmaltzia aromatica Pre-Treatment - Required Hardiness zones - 3 - 9 Height / spread - 2'-6' / 0.60 - 1.80 m / 6'-10' / 1.80 - 3 m Plant type - Shrub Vegetation type - Deciduous Exposure - Full Sun, Partial Sun Growth rate - Fast Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral Soil type - Clay, laom, Sand, well drained Water requirements - Drought tolerant, average water Landscape uses - Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hedges Leaf / Flower color - Green, Fall - Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red / -- Plant growth rate - Fast Fragrant sumac is a deciduous low, broad-spreading shrub whose branches turn up at the tips. Its fuzzy stems are fragrant when bruised and three-parted green leaves turn vivid shades of orange, yellow and red in fall. Small yellow flowers in spring give rise to dry red fruits in the fall, which attract birds. The cultivar 'Gro-Low' is a popular dwarf form of this dense shrub. Native to eastern North America, this fast growing, drought tolerant plant can be used as a ground cover or to hold steep banks from erosion. (info source: Learn2Grow.com) Succeeds in a well-drained fertile soil in full sun. Tolerates poor soils. Established plants are drought resistant. A very hardy plant when fully dormant, tolerating temperatures down to about -25c. However, the young growth in spring can be damaged by late frosts. Many of the species in this genus are highly toxic and can also cause severe irritation to the skin of some people, whilst other species such as this one are not poisonous. It is relatively simple to distinguish which is which, the poisonous species have axillary panicles and smooth fruits whilst non-poisonous species have compound terminal panicles and fruits covered with acid crimson hairs. The toxic species are sometimes separated into their own genus, Toxicodendron, by some botanists. This species is a low suckering shrub. Plants are susceptible to coral spot fungus. Plants have brittle branches that are easily damaged in very strong winds. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required. Extra seeds The seeds are hand-selected. You will never receive fewer seeds than stated. We include extra seeds always as possible ! Packing The seeds are securely packed in plastic labeled bags. You will get every seed with printed germination instruction included. The online extended PDF version will be accesible as well. You will receive: Seeds packed in plastic labeled bags Printed germination instructions Shipping We will ship from FLORIDA, UNITED STATES on the same or next business day after payment cleared by USPS First Class Mail with the printed the propagation and germination instructions. But you should check additional Internet resources for proper germination methods. Delivery time depends on your location (we always ship on the same or next business day after cleared payment): US buyers - 2-5 days non-US buyers - 7-30 days. Discounts Powered by HobbySeeds