Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Mexico
Habitat
Forest margins, Grassland, Mountains, Pastures, Rocky Ridges, Woods
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-14
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Brown, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
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
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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, Partial 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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RHUS lancea
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
African Sumac
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी एक प्रकार का पौधा
tabardillo
In German
African sumac
tabardillo
In French
sumac africaine
tabardillo
In Spanish
zumaque africano
tabardillo
In Greek
Αφρικανική σουμάκι
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
sumac africano
Tabardillo
In Polish
afrykański sumaka
Tabardillo
In Latin
African sumac
Tabardillo
Family
Anacardiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of African Sumac and Tabardillo
Season and care of African Sumac and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about African Sumac and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Sumac season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabardillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Sumac is Loam, Sand and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Sumac is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Sumac and Tabardillo Physical Information
African Sumac and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. African Sumac height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of African Sumac and Tabardillo are as follows:
African Sumac flower color: Light Green and Ivory
African Sumac leaf color: Green
Tabardillo flower color: Red
- Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Care of African Sumac and Tabardillo
Care of African Sumac and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.