African Sumac

Rhus lancea

Anacardiaceae · broadleaf evergreen tree · introduced

Last updated March 8, 2026

Plant Profile

Size & Form

Height

25 ft

Site Requirements

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness

Zones 8b–9a

Ornamental Interest

Origin

South Africa

RustHigh

Uredinial Stage (Summer)

CarpenterwormModerate

Pupation & Adult Emergence

Diseases: Regionally Documented (4)

Venturia spp. Twig blight (Venturia) Multiple genera (Melampsoridium, Thekopsora, Naohidemyces... Rust Marssonina spp. Marssonina leaf and twig spot Pseudomonas syringae (bacterial) Bacterial twig blight

Pests: Regionally Documented (4)

Nymphalis antiopa Spiny elm caterpillar Leucoma salicis Satin moth Cryptorhynchus lapathi Poplar and willow borer Prionoxystus robiniae Carpenterworm

Data Maturity

Baseline Extension data. Expert review underway.