Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wet lands
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-14
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow green
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Orange, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires standing water
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Flowers
Other Uses
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
TOXICODENDRON vernix
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
Common Name
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
Golden Trumpet Vine
In Hindi
toxicodendron vernix
Allamanda
In German
toxicodendron vernix
Allamanda
In French
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Allamanda
In Spanish
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
Allamanda
In Greek
Toxicodendron vernix
Allamanda
In Portuguese
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Allamanda
In Polish
toxicodendron vernix
Allamanda
In Latin
Natrum vernix
Allamanda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Gentianales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Toxicodendron
Allamanda
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apocyneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Rauvolfioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Poison Sumac and Allamanda
Wondering what are the properties of Poison Sumac and Allamanda? We provide you with everything About Poison Sumac and Allamanda. Poison Sumac doesn't have thorns and Allamanda doesn't have thorns. Also Poison Sumac does not have fragrant flowers. Poison Sumac has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash and Skin irritation and Allamanda has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Poison Sumac and Allamanda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poison Sumac and Allamanda
Season and care of Poison Sumac and Allamanda is important to know. While considering everything about Poison Sumac and Allamanda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poison Sumac season is Summer and Fall and Allamanda season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Allamanda is Loam while the PH of soil for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral and for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Poison Sumac and Allamanda Physical Information
Poison Sumac and Allamanda physical information is very important for comparison. Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Poison Sumac and Allamanda are as follows:
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
- Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Care of Poison Sumac and Allamanda
Care of Poison Sumac and Allamanda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Poison Sumac pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Poison Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.