Why is my African sumac dropping leaves

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Q. I have a concern about our 10 year old African Sumac. Is it normal for it to lose large amounts of leaves in the summer? There is new growth, but it is not full and bushy as others in the neighborhood. A. No, it is not. But be aware that African sumac is a very messy tree for a variety of reason. I have posted information on this on my blog. African sumac in bloom in February. Achooooo….. http://xtremehorticulture.blogspot.com/2014/08/african-sumac-can-be-messy-tr ee.html http://xtremehorticulture.blogspot.com/2011/07/african-sumac-and-leaf-drop.h tml http://xtremehorticulture.blogspot.com/2014/11/african-sumac-needs-more-wate r-as-it.html http://xtremehorticulture.blogspot.com/2014/08/african-sumac-with-curled-lea ves.html http://xtremehorticulture.blogspot.com/p/how-to-search-my-blog.html

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African Sumacs Pretty but Messy

Q. I have two 20-year old African Sumacs in my back yard that drop nearly all their leaves every summer. Every fall they always come back. Is this normal? Beautiful tress but make a real mess! A. African sumac is a messy tree. There is going to be a lot of leaf drop and the female trees will drop a lot of berries. The seeds in the berries germinate easily and you may see seedlings popping up all over the place. African sumac in Bloom in February Sparrows and mockingbirds love the fruit from the female tree and help to disperse new seedlings all over your neighbor’s landscapes. The male trees produce pollen that is pretty allergenic usually around February or March. These are drawbacks to African sumac. African sumac in Bloom in February