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African Sumac

Rhus lancea

Anacardiaceae · broadleaf · introduced

Quick Facts

Height
25 ft
Light
Full Sun
Hardiness
Zone Zones 9a–8b
Origin
South Africa

Diseases (4)

Venturia spp. Twig blight (Venturia)
Thekopsora minima and Naohidemyces vaccinii Rust
Marssonina leaf and twig spot
Pseudomonas syringae (bacterial) Bacterial twig blight

Pests (4)

Spiny elm caterpillar
Satin moth
Poplar and willow borer
Carpenterworm

Also Known As

  • Willow
  • Rhus Karee

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