Species
Photo to come
Gro-Low Sumac
Rhus aromatica
A low, spreading, fragrant sumac groundcover with glossy trilobed leaves and excellent red-orange fall color; tough and drought-tolerant for slopes and mass plantings.
Sun
full sun to part shade
Water
low
Mature size
2-3 ft × 6-8 ft (spreading)
Bloom
Small yellow flower clusters in early spring.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 3–9
Care guide
Quick ID
Low spreading aromatic sumac (*Rhus aromatica* 'Gro-Low'). Glossy trilobed leaves; brilliant red-orange fall color.
Sun & Site
Full sun to part shade. Drought-tolerant; thrives in poor, dry soils. Excellent for Draper slopes and mass plantings.
Pruning & Shaping
Little pruning needed. Cut back hard in late winter to renovate leggy plants; remove dead wood.
In my garden
north of driveway17 plants
| Sun | Full sun |
| Soil | sandy loam, fast percolation |
| Water source | Culinary |
| Hardiness here | Zone 7 |
17
Plants
2022+
Planted · ~4 yrs
What I've done here
- 2026-05-26Dead sumac removed (qty 21 → 17)
- 2026-04-16Mulched
- 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied