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Rhus aromatica 'Gro-Low'
Choose Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac for tough, native coverage on banks, dry edges, and wide beds. The tradeoff: it spreads by design, so it needs room or edging.
Buy This If
You need living groundcover.
You want strong fall color.
You have a difficult dry bank.
Skip This If
You need a tidy specimen shrub.
You cannot allow spreading.
Deer browse heavily near the house.
PGNE Report Card
Category
Grade
Why
Landscape Impact
A-
It gives broad coverage and strong fall color, especially when planted in groups.
Growth Rate
A
It fills in faster than many woody groundcovers once established.
Maintenance
B-
It is tough, but edges may need cutting back where spread matters.
Deer Resistance
A-
Deer usually pass this by, since the foliage deters browsing, though no plant is completely immune where pressure is severe.
Small Space Fit
D
Its spreading habit makes it a poor fit for small, tightly planted beds.
Screening Value
D
This is a groundcovering shrub, not a privacy or property-line screen.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this for wide, practical coverage rather than decorative front-door planting. Give it space, use it in drifts, and plan the edge before it fills in.
Plant Facts
Mature Height
4 ft
Mature Width
8 ft
Hardiness Zones
3a-9a
Spacing
5 ft
Sun
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture
Dry to moist
Growth Habit
Low, spreading, suckering groundcover
Customers Usually Ask
Is this poison sumac?
No, Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac is a different plant.
Will it hold a slope?
Yes, that is one of its best uses.
Can I keep it small?
Not easily; choose a more compact shrub for tight spaces.
Why buy for fall color
See the actual color before you buy it
Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
Fall planting means roots established before winter
Shrubs Grown to Perform in New England
At Pro Growers of New England, our shrubs are grown and maintained locally to perform in true New England conditions. From flowering varieties to evergreen foundation plants, each shrub is properly spaced, pruned, and cared for to develop strong root systems and balanced structure before it ever reaches your landscape.
Unlike large online sellers that ship plants long distances, we invite you to visit our nursery, walk the rows, and inspect the exact shrubs available. You can see the size, health, and fullness in person — ensuring there are no surprises upon delivery.
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Jonathan Berenson
Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Installation Service
Jon Kenyon
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
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Anonymous
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
Northern Spicebush
Joseph Sico
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
Wichita Blue Juniper
Aileen Maconi
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.