Atlantic Poison Oak (Toxicodendron Pubescens) is a perennial shrub in the Anacardiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 6-9. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Toxicodendron pubescens is an upright, deciduous shrub known commonly as Atlantic poison oak or eastern poison oak. It is a member of the Anacardiaceae family and is native to the southeastern United States.