Description
Requirements and Tolerances
Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 3-9
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water Requirements: Moderate, drought-tolerant
Soil Type: Well-drained
Soil pH: 5.5-7.0
Plant Spacing: 6-10′ apart
Drought Tolerance: High
Chilling Hours: None
Heat Tolerance: Moderate
Physical Characteristics
Rootstock: From Seed
Plant Size: 3-6′ tall, 6-10′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright, spreading
Foliage Color: Green
Bloom Time: March-April
Flower Color: Yellow-green
Fall Color: Reddish-purple
Fruit (drupe) Size: 1/8″
Fruit (drupe) Flavor: Sour
Fruit (drupe) Color and Appearance Red, hairy
Growth and Reproduction
Growth Rate: Moderate
Lifespan: 10-20 years
Pollination Requirements: Cross-pollination required
Pollination Mechanisms: Insects (bees)
Harvest Time: September-October
Yield & Storage: Low, store in a cool, dry place
Disease Resistance
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Invasive Potential: Low
Native Range: Native to North America
Nitrogen Fixing: No
Paul Y. (Verified Customer) –
The bare root aromatic sumac arrived looking healthy – as healthy as a bare root plant can look. It has lots of long roots so it should do well when it begins to grow.
Sheryl S. (Verified Customer) –
Healthy looking bare root plants with strong root systems. They were about 12″ tall. Carefully packaged, but without a lot of wasteful packaging. Thank you!
LewEllyn Hallett (Verified Customer) –
After a couple of weeks in the ground, my sumac has leaves and looks healthy. I look forward to seeing it grow and color to the hedgerow.
Nicole Hamilton (Verified Customer) –
Both plants are growing, I can’t wait for the pink lemonade berries.
Dominic Izzo (Verified Customer) –
Nice healthy seedlings with good roots.
David (Verified Customer) –
Satisfied