Rhus ovata

Common Name:
Sugar bush
Plant Type:
Evergreen shrub
Family:
Anacardiaceae (The Sumac Family)
Geographic Origin:
California
California Native?:
Yes

Plant Size:
8 feet
Landscape/Garden Uses:
Banks
Flowering Season:
Spring

Flower Color:
White
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Most soils

Suggested Irrigation:
Occasional watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 15 degrees F. or less

Sturdy shrub with large leathery dark green leaves. Pinkish white spring flowers mature to reddish fruits.