Rhus ovata (Sugar Bush)
Rhus ovata (Sugar Bush) with clusters of white and red flower buds on a branch.
Botanical name: Rhus ovata
Common names: Sugar Bush, Chaparral Sumac
Family: Anacardiaceae
Origin: California and Arizona
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions
Flower color: White and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsThis native of Southern California and Arizona has large white flower clusters in March-May, large leathery leaves and reddish berries used to make lemonade-like drink. Sugar bush likes sun and little or no water after established.
Propagation: Seeds, heeled semihardwood cuttings in summer, root cuttings in December, suckers.
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Rhus ovata (Sugar Bush) with distinct red flower clusters and thick green leaves on branches
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