Rhus Lancea is a tough, clean, and well-behaved evergreen tree that is a vastly superior alternative to the problematic California Pepper Tree for most landscapes. It forms a dense, rounded canopy of dark green, leathery leaves, produces little litter, and has a non-invasive root system. Its drought tolerance and tidy habit make it an excellent low-maintenance shade or street tree. Forms a dense, dark green, rounded canopy that provides excellent, clean shade with minimal leaf drop (it’s an evergreen). Produces small, attractive red berries on female trees that are favored by birds but are not messy like Pepper Tree berries. Exceptionally drought and heat tolerant once established, thriving in full sun with very low water requirements. It also tolerates poor, rocky, and alkaline soils. Well-behaved roots that are not known to be invasive or destructive to hardscapes, making it safe for planting in lawns and near sidewalks. A low-maintenance, pest-free tree that provides year-round structure and shade without the headaches.
