Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires standing water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Sap
Other Uses
Not Available
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
ALOE dichotoma
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Common Name
Kokerboom
Quiver Tree
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
In Hindi
तरकश ट्री
toxicodendron vernix
In German
Köcherbaum
toxicodendron vernix
In French
Quiver Tree
TOXICODENDRON vernix
In Spanish
Árbol de la aljaba
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
In Greek
φαρέτρα Δέντρο
Toxicodendron vernix
In Portuguese
Árvore do quiver
TOXICODENDRON vernix
In Polish
Quiver Drzewo
toxicodendron vernix
In Latin
pharetram ligno
Natrum vernix
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Aloaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Quiver Tree and Poison Sumac
Wondering what are the properties of Quiver Tree and Poison Sumac? We provide you with everything About Quiver Tree and Poison Sumac. Quiver Tree doesn't have thorns and Poison Sumac doesn't have thorns. Also Quiver Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Quiver Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma and Poison Sumac has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Quiver Tree and Poison Sumac and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Quiver Tree and Poison Sumac
Season and care of Quiver Tree and Poison Sumac is important to know. While considering everything about Quiver Tree and Poison Sumac Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quiver Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Poison Sumac season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral.
Quiver Tree and Poison Sumac Physical Information
Quiver Tree and Poison Sumac physical information is very important for comparison. Quiver Tree height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Quiver Tree and Poison Sumac are as follows:
Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
- Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Quiver Tree and Poison Sumac
Care of Quiver Tree and Poison Sumac include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Poison Sumac pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quiver Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Poison Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.