Description
Fragrant Sumac is a versatile, sprawling native shrub whose trifoliate leaves release a pleasant citrus scent when crushed. Famed for its fiery red, orange, and purple autumn foliage, it flowers in early spring before leaves emerge, providing essential early nectar for native bees. Its fuzzy, dark red berries persist through winter, serving as a critical emergency survival food for bluebirds, thrushes, and quail when other forage is scarce.
