Fragrant Sumac Pre-Bonsai with Red Fruit, Pollinator Flowers & Compact Form

Fragrant Sumac Pre-Bonsai with Red Fruit, Pollinator Flowers & Compact Form

This is the exact Fragrant Sumac pre-bonsai you will receive. This tree has a compact, full shape with fresh green foliage, a textured trunk, and good branching for future refinement. The strongest selling point is the seasonal interest: spring flowers followed by red summer fruit.

Fragrant Sumac blooms in March or April, providing nectar for pollinators such as native bees and butterflies. The red fruits mature later in the season, usually July through August, and can often persist into winter. They are also valuable to wildlife, including birds and small mammals, and have traditionally been foraged and steeped to make a tart, lemony beverage when properly identified and prepared.

This pre-bonsai is 18" from soil to apex with a 16" spread, giving it a nicely balanced size in its current training pot. The branching has a natural, slightly informal feel, with multiple shoots that can be selected, reduced, and refined over time. It is a strong choice for someone who wants native deciduous material with flowers, fruit, wildlife value, and future bonsai potential.

Why This Tree Stands Out

• Fragrant Sumac pre-bonsai with flowers and red fruit as the main selling point
• Exact tree shown is the tree you will receive
• Spring flowers provide nectar for native bees and butterflies
• Red summer fruit supports birds and small mammals
• Compact 18" height with a full 16" spread
• Native deciduous material with strong seasonal interest
• Ships from our Massachusetts nursery

Tree Details

• Species: Fragrant Sumac Pre-Bonsai
• Botanical Name: Rhus aromatica
• Height: 18" from soil to apex
• Spread: 16" as currently grown
• Pot: 7" training pot
• Seasonal Interest: Spring blooms, summer red fruit, fruit often persisting into winter
• Placement: Outdoor deciduous bonsai / pre-bonsai
• Photographed: June 25, 2026
• Shipping: Ships from our Massachusetts nursery
• Photos: The tree shown is the exact tree you will receive

Shipping Confidence

This tree ships from our Massachusetts nursery. Bonsai Outlet carefully packs each tree to help protect the trunk, branches, foliage, pot, and soil during transit.

Some minor soil movement or light shifting can happen during shipping, especially with living pre-bonsai, but every tree is packed with care by people who understand bonsai.

Please Note

Seasonal flowers and fruit may change during the year or during transit. All trees are sold as-is. All sales are final - no refunds, returns, or exchanges. Once the tree leaves our nursery, care is your responsibility. Have questions? Just reach out - we’re happy to help.