Kearney's sumac, Desert Sumac
Scientific Name: Rhus kearneyi ssp. kearneyi Barkl.
Family: Anacardiaceae
Rhus kearneyi ssp. kearneyi at the Desert Botanical Garden in January
USDA: 9-10
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 20°F (-7°C)
Heat Tolerance: Excellent
Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sin
Origin: Southwestern Arizona at elevations between 1000 and 1500 feet (300-450 m), along canyons and drainages
Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub, up to 10 feet tall (3 m)
Watering Needs: Little to moderate water when established
Propagation: Seeds
Blooming Habits:
The Kearney's sumac is dioecious, there are male plants and female plants.
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