The ‘fragrant’ in fragrant sumac refers to the odor that is released from crushing the stems or leaves, or standing next to it. Whether or not that odor is a pleasant one can be debated! Does best on warm dry sites with lots of sun, but it is surprisingly adaptable to light shade. Part of the Black Oak savanna complex. Fall color is an excellent reddish-orange with bright red fruit. A great companion plant for up-right or vertical plants because of it layering habit, for this reason it is also a great habitat plant.

Environment:  Xeric  Dry/Mesic  Mesic  Wet/Mesic  Hydric

Exposure:  Shade  Part Shade  Morning Sun  Full Sun

Bloom Period:  Spring  Summer  Fall