Indigenous to dry, mountainous regions in the Southwest, this dense evergreen shrub has lush, oval, leathery dark green leaves. Creamy white flowers in the spring are followed by small red fruit. Excellent drainage is critical to prevent verticillium wilt. Plant in full sun to part shade exposures.
Rhus ovata (Sugar Bush)
Rhus ovata
Sugar Sumac, Sugarbush, Sugar Bush
Indigenous to dry, mountainous regions in the Southwest, this dense evergreen shrub has lush, oval, leathery dark green leaves. Creamy white flowers in the spring are followed by small red fruit. Excellent drainage is critical to prevent verticillium wilt. Plant in full sun to part shade exposures.
| Plant Type | Native, Shrub |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 8 (10° F) |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Height | 15 (ft) |
| Spread | 15 (ft) |
| Spacing | 8' - 10' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Fruit & Berries, Showy |
| Attracts | Birds, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Hedges and Screens |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
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