Rhododenron viscosum Swamp Azalea
Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: OBL Soil: pH 4.0-6.0
Form/Color Deciduous, moderate grower to 6', Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
flowers white in June-July, fruit dry Tolerance: tolerance.
September-October.
Urban Tolerant of soil compaction.
Tolerance:
Habitat: Open swamp forests, bogs.
Ecosystem Wildlife value low.
Services:
Hydrology: Moderately tolerant of drought.
Ornamental White, showy, fragrant flowers in summer.
Value: Compatibility: Slow colonization rate.
Salt Intolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other:
Shade Moderately tolerant of shade.
Tolerance:
Rhus aromatica Fragrant Sumac
Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: UPL Soil: pH 6.8-7.2
Form/Color Deciduous, low-growing, spreading plant, Stormwater Tolerant of stormwater.
to 2' tall, 6-8' wide, soft red fruit in late Tolerance:
summer into winter, often dioecious.
Urban Performs well in the right of way.
Tolerance:
Habitat: Wooded edges in acid soil.
Ecosystem Attracts butterflies and bees.
Services:
Hydrology: Tolerant of drought.
Ornamental Fragrant trifoliate leaves, fiery red autumn
Value: color, yellow catkin-like flowers, small red Compatibility: Spreads by root suckers.
fruits.
Salt Tolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other:
Shade Tolerant of partial shade.
Tolerance: