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western poison ivy
Toxicodendron rydbergii
shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water
Western poison ivy is a deciduous shrub native to western North America with three-leaflet compound leaves that turn vibrant red or orange in fall. All parts of the plant contain urushiol oil and cause severe skin reactions upon contact.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 10bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringFall
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Western North America
Native to: Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, California
Function & Care
wildlife benefiterosion control
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation