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African Sumac, Willow Rhus, Karee
Rhus lancea
Qualifies for Tree Enhancement Program
Dense, rounded to spreading habit with slightly weeping appearance. Leathery, medium to bright green leaves divided into 3 narrow, willow-like leaflets. Clusters of yellow-green flowers are profuse but insignificant. Clusters of pea-like fruit ripen to tan or red-brown. Carried only on female trees. Fruit is a food source for birds. Attractive rough, reddish-brown bark. Usually multi-trunked. Prune for shape and to lift canopy. Tends to sucker from roots. Litter from leaf, flower and seed drop. Causes contact dermatitis in some people. A bit cold sensitive here, but established plants generally recover. Susceptible to Texas Root Rot.
- Plant type: Tree
- Maintenance level: Medium
- Water requirement: Medium
- Sun exposure: Full, Part Sun, Morning Sun, Afternoon Sun
- Height range: 20 Feet
- Width range: 20 Feet
- Canopy value: 236 ft²
- Growth rate: Fast, Medium
- Seasonal habit: Evergreen
- Flower color: Yellow, Green
- Flower season: Spring, Winter
- Fruit color: Red, Brown
- Fruit season: Summer, Autumn
- General foliage color: Green
- Hardiness cold tolerance: 15 °F
- Soil preference: Well Drained
- Native location: South Africa
- PH preference: Alkaline/Basic, Neutral
- Sunset zones: 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
- USDA hardiness zone: 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
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