Ohio State University Plant Dictionary

Scientific Name:
Rhus aromatica 'Gro-low'

Family:
Gro-low Fragrant Sumac

Family:
Anacardiaceae

Description:
This planting of Gro-low Fragrant Sumac gives a wonderful informal border to the edge of the stone path, providing a low canopy of glossy dark green Summer foliage that will explode into vibrant fall color in mid- to late Autumn. However, a liability that will exist from late Autumn to early Spring is the retention of blown leaves under the prostrate and radiating stems. In addition, tall weeds (such as thistle) may invade such plantings.

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