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Pacific poison oak
Weedy

Pacific poison oak

Toxicodendron diversilobum

shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 5aZone 10b

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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
Family
Anacardiaceae

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

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with