Shrubs
Sugar Bush
Rhus ovata
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Sugar bush can serve as an attractive screen or informal hedge. Also try R. virens.
The Basics
Type: ShrubsSun: Full Sun, Partial SunHardiness: 10°FWater: ModerateNative To: Arizona into Baja CaliforniaGrowth
Growth Rate: SlowMature Height: 6'Mature Width: 6'Mature Form: Rounded, denseFoliage
EvergreenColor: Dark greenTexture: CoarseWildlife
Flowers
Flower Color: Red, WhiteSeason: SpringComments
Litter: LowThorns: NoneIrritation: None![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwebcms.amwua.org%2Fmedia%2F1569361237f5123.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Photo By: Carol Ward
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Photo By: Carol Ward
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Photo By: Carol Ward