Consider Autumn Amber Sumac for a naturalized slope, erosion-control area, or large informal screen. A well-placed Autumn Amber Sumac can make a border feel intentional without making it feel formal. A practical rule for Autumn Amber Sumac: Remove suckers at the edge if you need a fixed boundary, or let the colony expand in a naturalized area. See if Autumn Amber Sumac is right for your landscape at The Greenhouse Nursery in Logan, UT.
Rhus trilobata ‘Autumn Amber’ (Autumn Amber Sumac)
Mature Height: 10-14 inches
Mature Width: 6-8 feet
Growth Rate: Fast, often growing 24 inches or more annually.
Hardiness Zone: 4-8
Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade.
Water Needs: Low once established. Tolerates dry, rocky, and alkaline soil.
Flower Color: Chartreuse; inconspicuous
Bloom Time: Mid-spring
Fall Color: Amber yellow with orange-red



