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. Graceful and delicate-looking, yet tough enough to be used in harsh planting sites, including medians. Low-growing selection of native three-leaf sumac developed in New Mexico. Summer leaves glossy, bright green; fall color is amber to reddish. Read more about this plant here.
Tips from the pros: Plant individually, in mass plantings, or cascading over boulders or the edges of retaining walls. Maintenance is minimal unless trying to shape the plant into a small space, in which case trim it once or twice a year.
Plant Type | Shrub |
Height | 10-14 inches |
Width | 6-8 feet |
Flowering Season | Late spring |
Flower Color | Inconspicuous |
Sun | Sun, Partial Sun |
Water Needs | Dry to xeric |
USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 4-8 |
Soil Type | Loam, sandy, well-drained clay |
Deer Resistant | Yes |
Good for Pollination | Yes |
Winter Interest | No |
North American Native | Yes |
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. |