Rhus aromatica, the fragrant sumac, is a deciduous shrub in the family Anacardiaceae native to North America. It grows in upland open woods, fields, barrens, and rocky cliffs. Fragrant sumac is a woody plant that can grow to around 2 to 4 m (6.6 to 13.1 ft) tall with a rounded form. It produces yellow flowers in clusters in March or April.
Rhus Aromatica Care
Rhus Aromatica
What is the plant
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
2 - 8
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Drought and salt tolerant once established. Low water needs.
Pruning
The best time to prune Tiger Eyes staghorn sumac is late winter or early spring. Prune when the canes are still leafless and before new buds begin to form. This will stimulate new growth on the canes and encourage the purple canes to take on more color.
Sunlight
This is an adaptable shrub! It can take shade (though colours better in sun).
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Soil
Perform well in most types of soil.
Temperature
Hardy plant – withstands winter low temperatures.
Popularity
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