Eastern Poison Oak
Toxicodendron pubescens
Family: Anacardiaceae
Eastern Poison Oak grows in full sun and prefers dry, sandy soil. Water needs: Low.
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How to Grow Eastern Poison Oak
Eastern Poison Oak growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Dry, sandy soil with a soil pH of 5.0-8.0, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 5-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Eastern Poison Oak as 21-60 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/2 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 240-365 days.
Plant Overview
Eastern Poison Oak (Toxicodendron pubescens) is listed in the Anacardiaceae family and categorized as a shrub with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-4980
- Family
- Anacardiaceae
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Eastern Poison Oak is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Dry, sandy soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 5-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 5-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Dry, sandy soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-8.0
- Water needs
- Low
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 21-60 days and the seed depth is 1/2 inch. The listed time to maturity is 240-365 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 21-60 days
- Seed depth
- 1/2 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 240-365 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.