African Sumac

African Sumac

AFRICAN SUMAC

BOTANICAL NAME

Rhus Lancea

COMMON NAME

African Sumac, Karee Tree

African Sumac is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to southern Africa. It has a rounded to spreading canopy with fine textured, drooping, willow-like trifoliate leaves that stay green year-round. Female trees produce small, inconspicuous flowers followed by clusters of small berry-like fruits

Description

USES

  • Shade tree, windbreak and screening
  • Erosion control
  • Provides food and habitat for birds

HARDINESS ZONES

  • USDA Zones 9 – 11
  • Handles heat extremely well
  • Hardy to about 20°F

ROOT SYSTEM

  • Deep and aggressive root system
  • Strong anchor roots make it wind resistant
  • Can lift sidewalks or damage pipes

MEASUREMENT & SIZES

  • Can grow 20 to 35 ft tall and 20 to 30 ft wide

WATER NEEDS

  • Very low once established
  • Occasional deep watering in extreme drought for faster growth

LIGHT NEEDS

  • Full sun for best growth and canopy form

PRUNNING

  • Mature trees may need thinning to reduce density and prevent breakage

GROWTH RATE

  • Moderate growth rate
  • Can grow 1 to 2 ft per year under good conditions

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