African Sumac

Dear Medit plants people-

Has anyone had much experience with African Sumac?
I was just given 7 trees, 5 gallon size.
I have often wondered about using these trees as I love the foliage, but other than one at the Huntington, used singly, I haven't seen any others of any maturity here. I'm thinking of using them as a large soft screen from the street, with some other large shrubs mixed in. Sunset Western Garden says they can be pruned as a hedge but I have difficulty believing that-- 

Anyone with any experience on using these trees in a group?

Thanks in advance-

Laura
Glassell Park/North East Los Angeles
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