Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
Wet lands
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-7
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Orange, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
-
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
Corydalis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Flowers
Other Uses
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TOXICODENDRON vernix
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In Hindi
toxicodendron vernix
Capnoides
In German
toxicodendron vernix
Capnoides
In French
TOXICODENDRON vernix
capnoides
In Spanish
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
Capnoides
In Greek
Toxicodendron vernix
Capnoides
In Portuguese
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Capnoides
In Polish
toxicodendron vernix
Capnoides
In Latin
Natrum vernix
capnoides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Sapindales
Agaricales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Fumariaceae
Genus
Toxicodendron
Hypholoma
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Poison Sumac and Capnoides
Wondering what are the properties of Poison Sumac and Capnoides? We provide you with everything About Poison Sumac and Capnoides. Poison Sumac doesn't have thorns and Capnoides 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 Capnoides 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 Capnoides and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poison Sumac and Capnoides
Season and care of Poison Sumac and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Poison Sumac and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poison Sumac season is Summer and Fall and Capnoides season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Poison Sumac and Capnoides Physical Information
Poison Sumac and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Poison Sumac and Capnoides are as follows:
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
- Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Poison Sumac and Capnoides
Care of Poison Sumac and Capnoides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Poison Sumac pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Poison Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.