Bright orange-red fall color. Leaves have a citrus fragrance when crushed. Beautiful red berries in summer beloved by birds. Very attractive hedge or low sprawling shrub. .
| Plant Characteristics |
| Family Name |
Anacardiaceae |
| Species Name |
Rhus aromatica |
| Common Name |
Fragrant Sumac, Basket Bush |
| Plant Type |
Shrub |
| Sun Exposure |
Coast-Sun, Coast-Part Sun, Inland-Part Sun, |
| Water Requirement |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Any |
| Flower Color |
Yellow, Gold |
| Flowering Months |
March, April, May |
| Evergreen/Deciduous |
Winter deciduous/dormant |
| Height by Width |
5ft. x 6ft. |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Endangered |
Not Ranked |
| Growth Habit |
Rounded, |
| Cold Hardy to |
15 degrees F |
| Distribution |
Throughout the California Floristic Province, Desert Mtns; to s Canada, c US, n Mexico |
| Natural Habitat |
Slopes, washes, scrub; below 7,200′ |
| Specialty Features |
- Songbirds
- Erosion Control
- Aromatic
- Under Oaks
- Local Plants
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