Rhus ovata |
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Sugar Bush |
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.
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
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.