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Autumn Amber Three Leaf Sumac
Rhus trilobata 'Autumn Amber'
Three Leaf Sumac
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Groundcover shrub for terraced walls, large open areas and dry shrub areas. Delicate, graceful form. Low-growing selection of Rhus trilobata developed in New Mexico. Glossy bright green leaves in summer turn amber-reddish in fall. Prefers well drained drier sites. A Plant Select introduction.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Good fall color.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- 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 Autumn Amber Three Leaf Sumac get?
About 6-12" tall and 8' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Autumn Amber Three Leaf Sumac need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Autumn Amber Three Leaf Sumac need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Autumn Amber Three Leaf 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 Autumn Amber Three Leaf Sumac deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Autumn Amber Three Leaf Sumac in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Autumn Amber 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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