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Rhus trilobata 'Autumn Amber' - Autumn Amber Sumac

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Rhus trilobata 'Autumn Amber' is a low-growing, vivacious shrub that paints a picturesque panorama of captivating colors throughout the seasons. Aptly named the 'Autumn Amber Sumac', this elegant North American native enriches your landscape with its enriched trifoliate, lobed leaves, displaying a symphony of deep green and amber hues, particularly in the fall. Boasting a practical size of 1-2 feet tall with a widespread reach of up to 8 feet, the sumac provides extensive ground cover ideal for preventing erosion or embracing a xeriscape approach. Not only a vision but a valuable addition to your garden, clusters of bright yellow blooms grace it in the spring, making way for fetching red berries in the fall that entice a variety of pollinators and birds. Equipped with a robust resilience, it thrives in intense full sun, can withstand drought and variable soil types, showcasing an extra perk of deer resistance. As a multitasker, this autumn amber sumac is lovingly embellishing the landscape and suits both residential and commercial settings in sublime harmony with nature.

  • Size: 1-2 feet tall, 6-8 feet spread
  • Flowers: Yellow, with red berries in fall
  • Foliage: Three-parted, lobed leaves turn orange-red in fall
  • Water usage: Low (drought-tolerant)
  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Wildlife Attraction: Attracts pollinators and birds
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