Also known as Aromatic Sumac, Lemon Sumac, and Polecat Bush, this aromatic, deciduous, perennial shrub grows 6 to 12 feet tall. It has glossy, blue-green, toothed leaves that turn red, purple, and yellow in the fall. Yellow catkin-like flowers bloom from April to June before growing into dark-red berries that feed birds and small mammals. It is deer resistant, and grows in full sun to shade, requiring a low amount of water. It grows in a variety of dry to moist soils, including sandy, rocky, loam, clay, and limestone soils.
These Audubon locations near you offer native plant services
In some parts of the country you may not have a "local" Audubon that is able to provide help with native plants for birds, but we will still show you the closest Audubon that can help.
11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Suite 100, Reston, VA 20190
info@audubonva.org Visit siteLocal and regional native plant societies, databases, and other resources may have expertise on exactly what plants are best for your particular area and climate.
NHB/166, Washington, DC 20560
P.O. Box 4877, Silver Spring, MD 20914
Find local nurseries and garden centers near you. It's a good idea to call ahead to verify native plant availability and learn what services they offer.
300 Calvert Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 683-4769
1721 West Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 998-3030
10123 Commonwealth Boulevard, Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 764-4830
12055 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035
(703) 324-1409
10200 Stadler Place, Bristow, VA 20136
(703) 257-2800
16764 Hamilton Station Road, Hamilton, VA 20158
(540) 441-7443
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Doing a little prep and research before you go to the nursery will save headaches and ensure you build the best habitat possible.
Bird-friendly landscaping provides food, saves water, and fights climate change.
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