Pacific Poison Oak

Toxicodendron diversilobum

Pacific Poison Oak

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Anacardiaceae
Genus:
Toxicodendron
Species:
Toxicodendron diversilobum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub , Vine
Height:
8-12 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
mar, apr, may
Bloom Colors:
Yellow, Green

Native Range

United States: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Canada: British Columbia

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Caloptilia diversilobiella

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
4.5 - 7.5 (acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
adaptable to various soil types in native range