A deciduous native shrub with variable, deeply lobed leaves that turn red in fall. Highly toxic to touch—wear protective gear when handling or removing this plant.
Overview
Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1–5′ tall × 3–8′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
high
Zone 5aZone 10b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 10b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringFall
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
California and western United States native
Native to: California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado
