Fragrant sumac is deciduous, 3 to 6 feet tall; individual plants may spread to 6 to 8 feet wide. Its trifoliate 1.5 inch-long, toothed leaves emerge after it flowers in spring, become glossy deep ...

Black cherry trees also grow well in slightly acidic soil, typically between pH levels of 5.0 and 6.5. While they can grow in alkaline soils, they will grow slower, and may die with the combo of ...

Dwarf sumac grows well on the edge of woodlands and can be used as a ground cover, low hedge, or barrier, and it has red fruit that birds enjoy. Its botanical name is Rhus aromatica, and it grows ...

Fragrant sumac (Rhus aromatica) is a low-growing shrub, about 2 to 4 feet high, that suckers to form dense thickets. The glossy green leaves turn brilliant red in fall.

Suckers, a leaning saguaro and carefree plants are among the topics I fielded questions about this past week. Question: Why is our 10-year-old African sumac sending up suckers from beneath the ...

Q: We have a very fragrant tree in our yard, but we have no idea what it is. Can you please help us with its identification? Attached is a photo. — Jackie G. A: Your tree is a linden.

Another fragrant tree just beginning to bloom is the lovely linden. We first noticed the linden (Tilia cordata) way back in July1990 when in Poland, where they bloom in July and are called lipa.

Sumac will last for up to two years if stored in a cool, dry place. If you have some in your pantry and are wondering if it’s still good, give it a sniff; if it still has a pleasant aroma, that ...