Rhus aromatica ‘Gro-Low’, commonly known as Grow Low Sumac, is a low-growing, spreading deciduous shrub prized for its adaptability, durability, and year-round interest. This compact cultivar of Fragrant Sumac forms a dense groundcover, typically growing 2 to 3 feet tall and spreading 6 to 8 feet wide, making it an ideal solution for erosion control on slopes, banks, and difficult sites.

In spring, it produces small yellow flowers that attract pollinators, followed by red hairy fruit that provides food for birds and wildlife. The glossy green foliage turns vibrant shades of orange, red, and purple in fall, offering striking seasonal color. Grow Low Sumac is drought-tolerant once established and thrives in poor, dry soils, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance native landscapes.

Why Choose Rhus aromatica ‘Gro-Low’?

• Dense, spreading groundcover perfect for slopes, banks, and erosion control
• Provides multi-season interest with spring flowers, summer berries, and brilliant fall foliage
• Native cultivar that supports pollinators, birds, and local wildlife

Cultivating Tips

• Thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils
• Tolerates drought, poor soils, and urban conditions once established
• Minimal pruning needed; can be trimmed to control spread if desired

Design Ideas for Your Garden

• Ideal for stabilizing slopes and controlling erosion in native landscapes
• Use as a groundcover in sunny or partly shaded areas
• Combine with native grasses and perennials for a naturalized, low-maintenance planting

Ecological Benefits

• Provides nectar for pollinators in spring and berries for birds in fall and winter
• Dense growth offers shelter and habitat for small wildlife
• Native species that supports biodiversity and soil health