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Pacific poison oak
Toxicodendron diversilobum
shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water
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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a 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
California and western United States native
Native to: California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado
Function & Care
wildlife benefiterosion control
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation