Rhus ovata - Sugar Bush (Plant)

Durable, drought tolerant and good for erosion control. Dense evergreen foliage makes this a nice choice for a hedge. Attractive flowers and edible berries. Plants are slow to establish, and then grow quickly. Plant Characteristics Family Name Anacardiaceae Species Name Rhus ovata Common Name Sugar Bush Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Inland-Sun, Inland-Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color Pink, Magenta, Rose, White, Cream Flowering Months March, April, May Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width 15ft. x 15ft. Growth Rate Slow Endangered Not Ranked Growth Habit Rounded, Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Southwestern CA; AZ, Baja CA Natural Habitat Canyons, generally south facing slopes, chaparral; below 4,300'