Rhus ovata
$10.90
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Sugar bush
Sugar bush is an evergreen shrub to small tree. It is tough and easy to grow, and very fast growing once established. A 5 gallon container plant can reach 10 feet in about 3 years. Its size varies from 6-30′ tall and wide. Space 6 to 12′ apart.
Pinkish flowers blooms in the spring followed by sticky red fruit that cab be used to make a lemonade like drink or sucked on for the citrus like flavor.
It’s a great specimen shrub that provides great habitat for wildlife.
As a bonus it is reported to be fire resistant when given supplemental water.
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Other: Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control
| Container | D-40 |
|---|---|
| Ecological Value | The fruit and flowers are also popular with birds and butterflies and the plant itself provides good habitat for birds. |
| Historical Uses | Rhus ovata was used by the Cahuilla to treat colds and coughs and by the Kumeyaay to ease child delivery. |
| Distribution | In Southern California, Arizona and Baja California |
| Elevation | From -283' to 7,419' |
| Communities | |
| Habitat | Chaparral slopes, often south facing, often very hot and dry, from just inland of the coast to the mountains and desert transition |
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