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.