African Sumac --Rhus lancea. Some trees are valuable, not for one spectacular characteristic, but because they are so utterly reliable doing the mundane job we expect of them.

African sumac is considered somewhere between mesic and xeric in its water use. It’s not a true desert tree, but it can handle both a desert landscape and non-desert as well.

So much for working from home. Sitting in my backyard and writing last week, I was seduced by a pretty tree waving at me in the breeze. It was an African sumac, and I pointed to that species in ...

African sumac is a little better, but it also has problems including leaf drop during summer heat and seedlings invading the landscape if you plant a female tree. You are much better off in the ...

The trees are small saplings and will be in tiny pots, with instructions for planting and maintenance. Species may include honey mesquite, African sumac and dragon trees.

Day One: Brine the chicken. 1.Bring four cups of the water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from the heat and stir in the salt, sugar, peppercorns, five of the rosemary sprigs, five of the ...

Sumac will last for up to two years if stored in a cool, dry place. If you have some in your pantry and are wondering if it’s still good, give it a sniff; if it still has a pleasant aroma, that ...

Take a drive around just about any neighborhood and you'll see trees that homeowners wish had never been planted. An 80-foot pine next to a dwelling poses a threat to life and property every time ...

Take a drive around just about any neighborhood and you'll see trees that homeowners wish had never been planted. An 80-foot pine next to a dwelling poses a threat to life and property every time ...

African Sumac trees will replace the jacarandas on Alexandria Drive, Hopkins said. Hartman said she is heartbroken to see the jacarandas go. Last week, she watched as city workers tagged the trees ...