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Rhus ovata

Sugar Bush

Plant photo of: Rhus ovata
Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Dense rounded evergreen shrub grows slowly to 6' x 6'. Red buds are followed by cream clusters flowers in the spring. Small red fruit in the fall is rare in landscape situations. Leathery rich dark green foliage. Accepts full sun or partial shade. Attractive screen or informal hedge. Native to Arizona into Baja California.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Red, White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.