Fragrant sumac (Rhus aromatica) is a low-growing shrub, about 2 to 4 feet high, that suckers to form dense thickets. The glossy green leaves turn brilliant red in fall. It’s a sturdy, tolerant plant that can handle part-shade as well as full sun. “Fragrant sumac can be attractive in a garden, if you have a place where you can let it spread,” Janoski said. “It might do well along a driveway, for example.” A popular cultivated variety is Gro-low (Rhus aromatica ‘Gro-low’).
