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Toxicodendron Species, Atlantic Poison Oak, Eastern Poison Oak

Toxicodendronpubescens

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Anacardiaceae (an-a-kard-ee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Toxicodendron (toks-ee-ko-DEN-dron)

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Species

pubescens (pew-BES-senz)

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Synonym

Rhus toxicodendron

Toxicodendron quercifolium

Toxicodendron toxicarium

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Full Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing

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Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Red-Orange

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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