Sumac, 8in, Gro-Low Fragrant

A tough, fast-growing groundcover for slopes or banks, and areas with poor, dry soil. The glossy, green foliage displays an excellent red fall color and is fragrant when brushed against or leaves are crushed. Works well in border plantings, backed by taller shrubs and perennials

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Upright
Mature Height: 1 - 1.5m (3 - 5ft.)
Mature Spread: 1.5 - 2m (5 - 6ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant

Ornamental Features

Flower Colour: Yellow
Flowering Time: June - July
Foliage Colour: Chartreuse, maturing to bright yellow, then turning orange-scarlet in the fall.

Care

General Maintenance: Spreads by suckering; root prune to control size. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape, in early spring.
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established.
Soil: Easily grown in average, well-drained soil.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.