Fragrant Sumac (Rhus aromatica)

Native Americans used the bark of all sumacs as an astringent, and leaves and bark can be used for tanning leather, due to the high tannin content. Like other sumacs, it forms clonal clumps, but not as extensively as the other species. You don't have to look anywhere else... it's just the thing. It occasionally reaches tree size. The Fragrant Sumac, Rhus aromatica, is a small shrub, most commonly encountered on limestone uplands, occasionally on acidic sites. Fragrant sumac is a pioneer species, establishing rapidly from seed after heavy disturbance, particularly fire. * $15.95