Appearance
Fragrant sumac is a woody plant that can grow to around 2 to 4 m tall with a rounded form. It produces yellow flowers in clusters in March or April before the leaves emerge, before anthesis. Pistillate plants bear hairy red drupes in July or August that can last until the next March if not eaten by birds or small mammals.The leaves are alternate and trifoliate with the middle leaflet being the largest of the three. It develops a good autumn color like other sumacs of bright yellow to red to red-purple.
Naming
The leaves and stems of fragrant sumac have a citrus fragrance when crushed, hence the species name.Status
It is listed as of special concern and believed extirpated in Connecticut. However, this status applies only to native populations. In Washington, Connecticut, and New Hampshire it is considered introduced.Habitat
Leaves resemble those of its relative poison ivy, but fragrant sumac is not poisonous. It inhabits mostly uplands areas, while poison ivy has no odor and can inhabit various habitats.References:
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