Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Wet lands
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Ivory, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Magenta, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Cuneate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires standing water
Does not require 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Wood
Other Uses
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TOXICODENDRON vernix
TRIPLARIS americana
Common Name
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
In Hindi
toxicodendron vernix
Macaw
In German
toxicodendron vernix
Ara
In French
TOXICODENDRON vernix
ara
In Spanish
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
guacamayo
In Greek
Toxicodendron vernix
μακώ
In Portuguese
TOXICODENDRON vernix
arara
In Polish
toxicodendron vernix
ara
In Latin
Natrum vernix
Ara
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Toxicodendron
Triplaris
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Poison Sumac and Macaw
Wondering what are the properties of Poison Sumac and Macaw? We provide you with everything About Poison Sumac and Macaw. Poison Sumac doesn't have thorns and Macaw 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 Macaw 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 Macaw and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poison Sumac and Macaw
Season and care of Poison Sumac and Macaw is important to know. While considering everything about Poison Sumac and Macaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poison Sumac season is Summer and Fall and Macaw season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Macaw is Loam while the PH of soil for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral and for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Poison Sumac and Macaw Physical Information
Poison Sumac and Macaw physical information is very important for comparison. Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Poison Sumac and Macaw are as follows:
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
- Macaw leaf color: Green
Care of Poison Sumac and Macaw
Care of Poison Sumac and Macaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Poison Sumac pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Macaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Poison Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.