Taxonomy
| Clade | angiosperm |
|---|---|
| Family | Anacardiaceae |
| Genus | Malosma |
| Species | laurina (Nutt.) Nutt. ex Abrams |
| Common Name | laurel sumac |
| iTree Code | MALA6 |
Plant Form
| Form | |
|---|---|
| Height | 15 feet |
| Spread | 0 feet |
| Deciduous | Yes |
Identification Description
| Foliage | Leaf Type
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Simple | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bark | Smooth and grayish brown. | ||
| Bud | Bud Arrangement
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None | |
| Twig | Moderately stout, red and green, smooth with small pointy buds, later turning gray. | ||
| Flower | |||
| Fruit | |||
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Site Characteristics
USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | Min | -99.0 | Soil | Unknown | |
| Max | Max | -99.0 | Spray | Unknown | |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native | |
|---|---|
| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | |
| More Information | Visit External Site |

