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Graceful shade with desert resilience.
A beloved staple in warm desert landscapes, African Sumac offers filtered shade, fine texture, and a naturally elegant form. Its slender, willow-like leaves create a soft, airy canopy that moves beautifully in the breeze, casting just enough shade to cool a space without feeling heavy. Tough, adaptable, and quietly refined, it’s a go-to tree for streetscapes, patios, and everyday desert living.
Sun: Full Sun
Water: Low to Moderate (low once established)
Mature Size: 25–35 ft tall × 25–40 ft wide
Cold Tolerance: Down to 15°F
Native To: Southern Africa
Plant it with intention—roots can be vigorous, so give it space away from hardscape. It thrives in heat and handles tough conditions with ease once established.
“Is this safe to plant near my driveway or patio?”
“How much water does it really need once it’s established?”
Waterwise • Thoughtfully Grown • Desert Adapted
Reliable shade for hot, arid landscapes
Graceful shade with desert resilience.
A beloved staple in warm desert landscapes, African Sumac offers filtered shade, fine texture, and a naturally elegant form. Its slender, willow-like leaves create a soft, airy canopy that moves beautifully in the breeze, casting just enough shade to cool a space without feeling heavy. Tough, adaptable, and quietly refined, it’s a go-to tree for streetscapes, patios, and everyday desert living.
Sun: Full Sun
Water: Low to Moderate (low once established)
Mature Size: 25–35 ft tall × 25–40 ft wide
Cold Tolerance: Down to 15°F
Native To: Southern Africa
Plant it with intention—roots can be vigorous, so give it space away from hardscape. It thrives in heat and handles tough conditions with ease once established.
“Is this safe to plant near my driveway or patio?”
“How much water does it really need once it’s established?”
Waterwise • Thoughtfully Grown • Desert Adapted
Reliable shade for hot, arid landscapes