Taxonomy
| Family | Anacardiaceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Rhus |
| Species | aromatica |
| Common Name | fragrant sumac |
| iTree Code | RHAR |
Plant Form
| Form | shrub, multi-stemmed |
|---|---|
| Height | 12 feet |
| Spread | 20 feet |
| Deciduous | Yes |
Identification Description
| Foliage | Foliage is alternately spaced, with a large terminal leaflet and two smaller lateral leaflets (trifoliate), both sides are covered in matted down hairs, at maturity the top side becomes glossy and smooth | Leaf Type
 |
Compound - Pinnate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needles | 0 | ||
| Bark | red brown bark is smooth or scaly with lenticels, old stems have shallow furrows | ||
| Bud | very small, dome-shaped surrounded by a leaf scar, yellow to yellow brown, wooly | Bud Arrangement
|
Alternate |
| Twig | somewhat zigzag, red brown, strong odor when the twig is broken, dense and velvety | ||
| Flower | at branch tips multiple lemon-drop like clusters, female flowers are light yellow while male flowers are brownish, dioecious | ||
| Fruit | dark wine red berries that are .25 inches in diameter and globular | ||
| Fall Color | orange, scarlet red then purple | ||
Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
|
pH Levels | Salt Tolerance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 3a | Min | 5.0 | Soil | Low |
| Max | 3b | Max | 8.0 | Spray | Unknown |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native | |
|---|---|
| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | United States, Canada |