Rhus aromatica (Aromatic Sumac)

Aromatic Sumac is a handsome deciduous shrub with nice fall color in different hues of red and orange. Female plants produce fuzzy red berries that birds love. Aromatic Sumac needs good drainage and can be grown in full sun to part shade. Aromatic Sumac works well as an anchor plant, screen, or backdrop shrub, and they can be planted en masse, similar to how they grow in their natural environment.   AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Full sun to bright shade Bloom color Yellow Bloom time  Spring Mature height 5-8 ft Mature spread 4-6 ft Attracts Butterflies, birds Host plant Red-banded hairstreak, banded hairstreak butterfly Erosion control Yes Deer resistant Yes Notes Bumble bee and honey bee friendly. Attracts beneficial insects.   DISTRIBUTION MAPS  USDA MAP BONAP MAP  Present in state  Present in county and native  Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state           Not present in state  Present and rare, native in county  Previously present, now extinct  Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)