Life Span
Not Available
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Europe, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Not Available
cinnamomeum, zeylanicum, delavayi
Habitat
Forest margins, Grassland, Mountains, Pastures, Rocky Ridges, Woods
Dappled Shade, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark 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, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Reduce water once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in winter, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Phytophthora, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry
antimicrobial, Cancer, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
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
Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
RHUS lancea
RHODODENDRON arboreum
Common Name
African Sumac
Chalan, Rose Tree, Tree Rhododendron
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी एक प्रकार का पौधा
लाल बुरांश
In German
African sumac
Rhododendron arboreum
In French
sumac africaine
Rhododendron arboreum
In Spanish
zumaque africano
arboreum rododendro
In Greek
Αφρικανική σουμάκι
Rhododendron arboreum
In Portuguese
sumac africano
arboreum Rhododendron
In Polish
afrykański sumaka
różanecznik drzewiasty
In Latin
African sumac
Prunus arborea
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of African Sumac and Rhododendron Arboreum
Season and care of African Sumac and Rhododendron Arboreum is important to know. While considering everything about African Sumac and Rhododendron Arboreum Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Sumac season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhododendron Arboreum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Sumac is Loam, Sand and for Rhododendron Arboreum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Sumac is Neutral, Alkaline and for Rhododendron Arboreum is Acidic.
African Sumac and Rhododendron Arboreum Physical Information
African Sumac and Rhododendron Arboreum physical information is very important for comparison. African Sumac height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Rhododendron Arboreum height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of African Sumac and Rhododendron Arboreum are as follows:
African Sumac flower color: Light Green and Ivory
African Sumac leaf color: Green
Rhododendron Arboreum flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Rhododendron Arboreum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of African Sumac and Rhododendron Arboreum
Care of African Sumac and Rhododendron Arboreum 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 Rhododendron Arboreum pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer African Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron Arboreum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.