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African Sumac

Rhus Lancea

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Overview

The African Sumac, Rhus lancea, is an evergreen with graceful, weeping foliage. This hardy tree reaches 15-25 feet in height and spreads 15-20 feet, offering a round, dense canopy. Its glossy, dark green leaves contrast with red-tinged stems. Inconspicuous yellow flowers bloom in spring, followed by brown berry-like fruits. Drought-tolerant once established, it's perfect for creating shade and windbreaks in warm, arid regions. Zones 9-11.

Sun FullWater LowZones 8–10Climate Mediterranean
African Sumac (Rhus Lancea) — The African Sumac, Rhus lancea, is an evergreen with graceful, weeping foliage
African Sumac (Rhus Lancea) — consider its potential for creating shadeAfrican Sumac (Rhus Lancea) — inconspicuous yellow flowers bloom in the springAfrican Sumac (Rhus Lancea) — willow-like leaves measure approximately 2 to 4 inches in lengthAfrican Sumac (Rhus Lancea) — demonstrating versatility for placement within the landscape.<br><br>Its smoothAfrican Sumac (Rhus Lancea) — The tree performs optimally in full sun but can tolerate partial shadeAfrican Sumac (Rhus Lancea) — thriving in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11+11

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Anacardiaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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African Sumac (Rhus Lancea) — It typically grows to a height of 15 to 30 feet with an equal spread
African Sumac (Rhus Lancea) — consider its potential for creating shade
African Sumac (Rhus Lancea) — inconspicuous yellow flowers bloom in the spring
African Sumac (Rhus Lancea) — willow-like leaves measure approximately 2 to 4 inches in length
African Sumac (Rhus Lancea) — demonstrating versatility for placement within the landscape.<br><br>Its smooth
African Sumac (Rhus Lancea) — The tree performs optimally in full sun but can tolerate partial shade
African Sumac (Rhus Lancea) — thriving in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11
African Sumac (Rhus Lancea) — the African Sumac can survive with minimal supplemental watering
African Sumac (Rhus Lancea) — making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance and water-wise gardens
African Sumac (Rhus Lancea) — creating a well-proportioned canopy of dense
African Sumac (Rhus Lancea) — weeping form that can be a standout feature in any landscape
African Sumac (Rhus Lancea) — is an evergreen tree with a graceful
African Sumac (Rhus Lancea) — scientifically known as Rhus lancea
African Sumac (Rhus Lancea) — Drought-tolerant once established, it's perfect for creating shade and windbreaks in warm, arid regions
African Sumac (Rhus Lancea) — Inconspicuous yellow flowers bloom in spring, followed by brown berry-like fruits
African Sumac (Rhus Lancea) — Its glossy, dark green leaves contrast with red-tinged stems
African Sumac (Rhus Lancea) — This hardy tree reaches 15-25 feet in height and spreads 15-20 feet, offering a round, dense canopy
African Sumac (Rhus Lancea) — The African Sumac, Rhus lancea, is an evergreen with graceful, weeping foliage

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