Autumn Amber sumac
Rhus trilobata 'Autumn Amber'
Autumn Amber sumac is an ideal groundcover shrub for terraced walls, xeric gardens, large open areas and dry shrub areas. It's graceful and delicate-looking, yet tough enough to be used in harsh planting sites, including medians. Low-growing selection of native three-leaf sumac from New Mexico. Summer leaves are glossy and bright green. Fall color is amber to reddish, depending on the year. Plant individually, in mass plantings, or cascading over boulders or the edges of retaining walls.
Tips from the pros: Maintenance is minimal unless trying to shape the plant into a small space, in which case trim it once or twice a year. Reduce (or cut off) irrigation to this shrub once it's established to contain its spreading growth.
Read more about this native shrub here.
Read more about this native shrub here.
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Height | 10-14 inches |
| Width | 6-8 feet |
| Flowering Season | Late spring |
| Flower Color | Inconspicuous |
| Sun | Sun, Part Sun |
| Water Needs | Dry to xeric |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 4-8 |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sandy |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Good for Pollination | Yes |
| Winter Interest | No |
| North American Native | Yes |
| Native Origins | AR, AZ, CA, CO, IA, ID, KS, MD, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WY |
| Year Introduced | 2014 |
| Annual Commercial Maintenance | No maintenance. If it out grows space trim it back hard in spring. |
| 5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | Follow annual maintenance |
| Elevation Guide | Up to 7500 ft. |
