Fragrant Sumac, Rhus trilobata*: Medium-size deciduous shrub for fall color* Rhus trilobata, with the common names fragrant sumac or skunkbush sumac, is a native shrub with gorgeous fall foliage.

An arid garden area with lots of different ground cover plants - Brebca/Getty Images While you might think of plants that spread through underground rhizomes or above-ground stolons as making the ...

When I announced to some friends that I was planning to establish a native sumac grove on my property, the first thing I heard was, “Why would you want to plant that trash tree on your property?” I ...

I am looking for an inexpensive and easy-to-grow shrub or ground cover to fill in a large area between my garage and a fence. This area is on the side of my yard and not very visible, so flowers are ...

What’s that red in the woods? Sumac, most likely. “It’s a harbinger,” said Julie Janoski, Plant Clinic Manager at The Morton Arboretum. “When you see those first scarlet sumac leaves, you know autumn ...

If you live in a relatively dry climate or want to develop an easy-to-maintain landscape, consider shrubs that are highly tolerant to drought. Some of the hardiest shrubs are those that can take ...