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Three Leaf Sumac
Rhus trilobata
Three Leaf Sumac
In stock · from $41.99
Three leaf sumac is a tough colorful native shrub with chartreuse spring flowers, red summer ripening fruit and colorful fall foliage in shades of yellow, orange and red. Closely related to the plant that produces the spice Sumac, its berries can also be used as a lemony flavoring.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-27.
Good to know
- Good fall color.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Three Leaf Sumac get?
About 8' tall and 6' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Three Leaf Sumac need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Three Leaf Sumac need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Three Leaf Sumac grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 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 Three Leaf Sumac deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Three Leaf Sumac in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $41.99. 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 Three Leaf 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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