About This Product
Botanical Name: Rhus lancea, Searsia lancea
Common Name: African Sumac
An evergreen tree with a spreading, umbrella crown and arching branches. Bark is reddish brown and fissured. Dark green, willow-like foliage is deeply dissected into slender leaflets. Nonshowy summer flowers are followed by dry fruits. Attracts birds. Tolerant of heat and drought.
USDA Zone: Zones 9 - 11
Sunset Zone: Zones 8, 9, 12 - 24
Mature Height: 20 - 30 feet
Mature Width: 20 - 35 feet
Light Needs: Full Sun
Water Needs: Low, Moderate
