Rhus ovata (Sugar Bush)

Rhus ovata, Sugar Bush, Chaparral Sumac

Botanical name: Rhus ovata

Common names: Sugar Bush, Chaparral Sumac

Family: Anacardiaceae

Origin: California and Arizona

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallFull sunDry conditionsModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersEdible plantPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

This 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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Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/rhus_ovata.htm