The genus Rhuscontains about 35 species that are native to North America, but only one other species is native to Colorado—fragrant sumac, Rhus trilobata. Both glabra and trilobata have rhizomes that ...

One such plant is the 'Gro-Low' fragrant sumac (Rhus aromatica 'Gro-Low'). It also does well in dry areas, as it's drought-tolerant and doesn't mind growing in shallow rocky soil.

Smooth sumac and fragrant sumac remind me of the Native Americans that first occupied this land, simply because they were such important sources of food, medicines, weaving materials and dyes.

Dwarf fragrant sumac is a low-growing native shrub with yellow flowers in the early spring and has scented bark and foliage that are responsible for its name.

Q: I need a low-maintenance ground covering to install on an embankment that will have a pedestrian bridge built over the top. “Gro-low” fragrant sumac was recommended to me. From what I can ...

Dwarf fragrant sumac is a low-growing native shrub with yellow flowers in the early spring and has scented bark and foliage that are responsible for its name.

Fragrant sumac. RUSSELL STUDEBAKER The aromatic sumac shrub occurs throughout most of Oklahoma, yet this durable native has only recently been included in our landscaping.