Rhus lancea
African Sumac
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African Sumac (Rhus lancea) - Description
Rhus lancea L. f. (syn. Searsia lancea (L. f.) F. A. Barkley), commonly known as Karee (English and Afrikaans) in Hlokoshiyne (isiZulu) Umhlakotshane (amaXhosa) Mokalaabata (North Sotho), is an evergreen, frost hardy, drought resistant tree, which can reach up to 8 metres in height with a 5 metre spread.
African Sumac (Rhus lancea) - Growth
Grow in full sun for best fall color.
African Sumac (Rhus lancea) - Planting
Sow seeds in autumn. Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Take root cuttings in winter.
African Sumac (Rhus lancea) - Pest
Prone to scale and caterpillars. Powdery mildew, wilts, wood rots and leaf spot.
African Sumac (Rhus lancea) - Interesting facts
Members of the genus Rhus are closely related to those of the genus Toxicodendron (better known as Poison Oak, Poison Sumac or Poison Ivy). Some species look very similar to their more poisonous relatives, but have little to no epidermal toxicology. The dried wood of the plants from this genus fluoresce under UV light.
African Sumac (Rhus lancea) - Soil and irrigation
Sumacs require little to no water and are not fussy about soil type as long as the soil is well-draining.
