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Sugar Bush

$23.50
$23.50

Rhus ovata

Meet Sugar Bush magnificence! This large evergreen shrub features beautiful leathery leaves and clusters of small white-pink flowers in spring. The flowers are followed by sticky, reddish fruits that birds love. The dense, rounded form creates excellent structure for larger landscapes. Incredibly drought and heat tolerant, perfect for hot, dry slopes. Fire resistant and deer resistant - a true California tough guy!

GROWING GUIDE

Ease of Care: Easy
Mature Width: 30 ft
Mature Height: 7 - 33 ft
Form:

  • Mounding
  • Rounded
  • Upright

Growth Rate: 

  • Fast
  • Medium

Sunlight:

  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

Soil Drainage:

  • Fast-draining
  • Medium-draining

Water Requirements:

  • Low
  • Very Low

Summer Irrigation: Max 1x / month once established
Attracts Wildlife:

  • Bats
  • Butterflies
  • Caterpillars

Special Uses:

  • Bank stabilization
  • Hedge

Flower Color:

  • White
  • Pink

Flowering Season:

  • Spring
  • Winter

Fragrance:

  • Pleasant