J.N. Plant Selections Lacette Fragrant Sumac
Best low maintenance shrub for adding fine texture to small landscapes.
This compact, mounding shrub is a versatile landscape workhorse that thrives in diverse soil conditions. It offers year-round interest, from fragrant spring blooms to brilliant red fall foliage, making it an ideal, low-maintenance choice for borders and erosion control.
$65.00
Who it's for
- Homeowners with small urban gardens or limited landscape footprints
- Gardeners seeking reliable seasonal interest and vibrant late-season color
- Low-maintenance landscapers dealing with poor soil or dry conditions
Who should skip it
- Landscapers needing immediate privacy screening or rapid garden fill
- Meticulous gardeners preferring plants that stay strictly in one spot
- Designers prioritizing a strong architectural presence during the coldest months
Performance breakdown
Hardiness Versatility
Thrives across an impressive range of zones from 3 through 10.
Maintenance Ease
Low-maintenance nature makes it ideal for hands-off landscape management.
Wildlife Appeal
Fragrant blooms and seasonal berries actively invite birds and pollinators.
Erosion Control
Dense, mounding growth habit provides excellent soil stabilization for slopes.
Seasonal Interest
Reliable transition from summer green to vibrant, fiery red autumn foliage.
Environmental Resilience
Drought tolerance and deer resistance ensure survival in challenging conditions.
Key Specs
Mature Height
3-5 feet
Mature Spread
6-7 feet
Hardiness Zones
3-10
Growth Rate
Fast
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Adapts to most soil types
Deer Resistant
Yes
Drought Tolerant
Yes
Fragrant
Yes
Attracts Pollinators
Yes
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