Rhus ovata - Sugar Bush (Seed)

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 Species Name Rhus ovata Common Name Sugar Bush Plant Type Shrubs Height by Width 15ft. x 15ft. Flower Color Pink, Magenta, Rose, White, Cream Flowering Months March, April, May Sun Exposure Inland-Part Sun Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Sowing Season Fall/Winter Sowing Difficulty Level* Moderate Sowing Pretreatment Hot water soak * Sowing difficulty levels: Easy: Sow in-ground or in pots with simple or no pretreatment Moderate: Sow in-ground or in pots with pretreatment; may produce staggered germination Difficult: Sow in pots with pretreatment and stratification; may produce staggered germination