Rhus lancea
African sumac, Toxicodendron lanceum, Searsia lancea, Karee, Willow rhus
Rhus Rhus
R. lancea - R. lancea is a spreading to rounded, borderline hardy evergreen tree, single or multi-stemmed, with slightly pendent branches bearing dark green leaves divided into three long, narrowly lance-shaped leaflets. Panicles of insignificant pale yellow-green flowers in late winter to early spring are followed by small, spherical, pale brown fruit.
Rhus lancea is: Evergreen
Spreading, Rounded
Yellow-green in Spring; Yellow-green in Winter
Dark-green in All seasons
Glasshouse red spider mite Glasshouse red spider mite
Pruning group 1. Will most likely need restrictive pruning under glass.
Sow seed at 16C in spring. Layer in spring.
Layering, Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Rhus lancea (African sumac) will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 10m after 10-20 years.
Specimen tree, Mediterranean, Greenhouse, City, Architectural
In frost free areas, grow in well-drained soil in sun. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light with shade from hot sun. Water freely & feed monthly in growth. Considered invasive in some introduced areas.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
This plant has had its best by the time spring really arrives, so combine it with later flowering climbers, such as jasmine, honeysuckle or clematis.
Rhus lancea
African sumac, Toxicodendron lanceum, Searsia lancea, Karee, Willow rhus
Rhus Rhus
R. lancea - R. lancea is a spreading to rounded, borderline hardy evergreen tree, single or multi-stemmed, with slightly pendent branches bearing dark green leaves divided into three long, narrowly lance-shaped leaflets. Panicles of insignificant pale yellow-green flowers in late winter to early spring are followed by small, spherical, pale brown fruit.
Evergreen
Spreading, Rounded
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Yellow-green in Spring; Yellow-green in Winter
Dark-green in All seasons
Pruning group 1. Will most likely need restrictive pruning under glass.
Sow seed at 16C in spring. Layer in spring.
Layering, Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Rhus lancea (African sumac) will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 10m after 10-20 years.
Specimen tree, Mediterranean, Greenhouse, City, Architectural
In frost free areas, grow in well-drained soil in sun. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light with shade from hot sun. Water freely & feed monthly in growth. Considered invasive in some introduced areas.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
Rhus lancea (African sumac)
pink wax scale; red was scale; ruby wax scale
Ceroplastes rubens
Insect
Absent
3
3
Based on its biology and low potential impact continued action on this pest in the UK would not be considered appropriate. It is likely to be of more concern to southern Member States of the EU; as it is an economic pest of citrus.
Rhus lancea (African sumac)
; mango aphid
Aphis odinae
Insect
Absent
2
3
Aphid pest unlikely to survive in the UK and considered to be little or no pytosanitary risk.
Rhus lancea (African sumac)
Stubby-root nematode
Trichodorus cedarus
Nematode
Absent
2
3
Polyphagous nematode pest from Asia; occasionally intercepted by the UK. Causes direct feeding damage on plant roots and has the potential to vector viruses.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Hardiness: | Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
This plant has had its best by the time spring really arrives, so combine it with later flowering climbers, such as jasmine, honeysuckle or clematis.
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