Group of shrubs planted in the east of Carver Hall above the parking lot.
The stems and leaves
of this species emit an aromatic fragrance when bruised, giving this sumac
its common name. Another common name, the "polecat bush," indicates
that the odor may be considered unpleasant. This sumac is native to the
eastern and central US and the Great Lakes region of Canada and is found
in dry, open woods and thickets of southwest and south-central Iowa. Growing
well on dry, open, rocky sites, this sumac prefers acid soil and full sun,
but tolerates a variety of soils and moderate shading. The suckering habit
makes this species particularly good for stabilizing banks, cuts and fills.
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