Non-native plants this species can replace:
- Butterfly bush, Summer lilac (Buddleia davidii)
- Winged euonymus, Burning bush (Euonymus alatus)
- Winter creeper, Wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei)
- English ivy, Common ivy (Hedera helix)
- Japanese privet, Wax-leaf privet (Ligustrum japonicum)
- Japanese pachysandra, Japanese spurge (Pachysandra terminalis)
Common Name
Fragrant sumac
Plant Form
Shrubs & Small Trees
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
6.0
Width (ft)
6.0 -
10.0
Growth Rate
Slow
Region
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Rabbit resistant
Yes
Commercially Available
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Habitat
Dry, rocky forests, woodlands, barrens, and clearings, usually over mafic or calcareous rocks. Frequent to locally common in the Virginia mountains and Piedmont
Wildlife value
The flower nectar attracts butterflies and Luna moths. Turkey, ruffed grouse, robins, and flickers, as well as small mammals like raccoons, possums, and chipmunks feed on the berries. This shrub provides cover for small mammals and birds
Additional Notes
Allelopathic
Flower Color
Gold/Yellow
Green
Flower Prominence
Reduced
Fragrant
Yes
Bloom Time
Spring
Bloom Month
March
April
Ground Cover
Yes
Fall Color
Burgandy/Red
Orange
Purple/lavender
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Average
Moist
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Shallow rocky
Low Maintenance
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles