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Dwarf Smooth Sumac
Rhus glabra cismontana
Dwarf Smooth Sumac
In stock · from $33.99
Dark green leaves turn brilliant scarlet in fall. Yellow-green flowers followed by bright red berries. Will grow in waste areas where most plants cannot. Very similar in appearance to Rhus glabra though does not grow as tall.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-17.
Good to know
- Good fall color.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Low maintenance.
- 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 Dwarf Smooth Sumac get?
About 10-12' tall and 5' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Dwarf Smooth Sumac need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Dwarf Smooth Sumac need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Dwarf 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 Dwarf Smooth Sumac deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Dwarf Smooth Sumac in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $33.99. 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 Dwarf 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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