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Smooth Sumac
Rhus glabra
Smooth Sumac
In stock · from $34.99
The long compound leaves turn bright orange and red. Plants produce yellow flower clusters that later form large bright red berry clusters which persist throughout winter. Less prone to suckering than Rhus typhina.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-23.
Good to know
- Good fall color.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
Quick answers
How big does Smooth Sumac get?
About 10-12' tall and 10' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Smooth Sumac need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Smooth Sumac need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Smooth Sumac grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Smooth Sumac deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Smooth Sumac in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $34.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Smooth Sumac wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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