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Sugarbush (Rhus ovata)
Sugar Sumac
Rhus ovata
Sugarbush
Sugar Sumac
Native evergreen shrub, extremely drought tolerant. Flowers in spring and produces edible berries.
Use Rhus integrifolia (Lemonade Berry) near the compost heep and use Rhus ovata inland.
Attracts BirdsAttracts ButterfliesDrought tolerantFall Color
Arizona, Southern California, Northern Baja California
4 - 15 FT
4 - 10 FT
N
Dark Green : Green : Medium Green
Coarse : Glossy : Leathery
Edible : Shrub : Tree
Pink : white center : Yellow
Spring
Average
Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun)
Any : Well-drained
Medium : Sparse
Sunset Zones
USDA Zones
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