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western poison ivy
Weedy

western poison ivy

Toxicodendron rydbergii

shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 3aZone 10b

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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
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1–4′ tall × 2–6′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Anacardiaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Western North America

Native to: Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, California

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
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D

Season of Interest

SpringFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with