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.

It was an African sumac, and I pointed to that species in last Wednesday's column - on the scourge of palm trees - as an example of a good non-native tree to plant.

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.

Carolina cherry, Japanese privet and African sumac, as their names suggest, are not desert plants. The most adaptable to our climate is the African sumac.

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. 5.Using your fingers, gently separate the skin over the chicken breasts and thighs, and place the sumac/lemon zest mixture between the skin and meat.

To help homeowners contemplating arboreal additions to their property, Pacific Gas and Electric has launched a program called SafeTree to promote "planting the right tree in the right place." ...

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.

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 ...