Rhus ovata

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Sugar Bush

 
California Native Plant
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Dense, rounded evergreen shrub growing 8'-15' tall and wide with creamy flowers between March & May. Small red fruit. Grows well in inland areas and is drought tolerant. Native dry mountain slopes 3-5000' AZ, So. CA and into Baja. Leathery, rich, dark green foliage. Needs additional water in low desert every 2 weeks or afternoon shade. Well drained site. Susceptible to verticillium wilt in wet areas.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

Pink, White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Pink, Red

 

Fruit Season

Summer

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.