Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
India, Melanesia
Types
Shrub
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Habitat
Forest margins, Grassland, Mountains, Pastures, Rocky Ridges, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Improve hair condition, Makes teeth white, Moisturizing, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry
anti-cancer, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, High cholestrol, Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a dye, Used as a spice, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHUS lancea
MANGIFERA indica
Common Name
African Sumac
Mango
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी एक प्रकार का पौधा
आम का पेड़
In German
African sumac
Mango Baum
In French
sumac africaine
Manguier
In Spanish
zumaque africano
Árbol de mango
In Greek
Αφρικανική σουμάκι
Mango Tree
In Portuguese
sumac africano
Mangueira
In Polish
afrykański sumaka
Drzewo mango
In Latin
African sumac
Mango ligno
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of African Sumac and Mango Tree
Season and care of African Sumac and Mango Tree is important to know. While considering everything about African Sumac and Mango Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Sumac season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mango Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Sumac is Loam, Sand and for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Sumac is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Sumac and Mango Tree Physical Information
African Sumac and Mango Tree physical information is very important for comparison. African Sumac height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of African Sumac and Mango Tree are as follows:
African Sumac flower color: Light Green and Ivory
African Sumac leaf color: Green
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
- Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of African Sumac and Mango Tree
Care of African Sumac and Mango Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Sumac pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Mango Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mango Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.