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Rhus ovata - Sugar Bush

Market price from $12.25 to $32.99

Rhus ovata is an alluring evergreen shrub, better known as the Sugar Bush. Originating from the Mediterranean and southwestern United States, this resilient plant boasts an impressive stature, climbing up to 30 feet at full maturity. Showcasing a mesmerizing display of deep green, leathery leaves, the Sugar Bush further charms with clusters of delicate white-to-pinkish flowers that bloom in the spring and early summer. As seasons shift, these petite flowers make room for rich red berries, enhancing your garden with year-round color and a gentle allure for local bird species. Uniquely adaptable, this vibrant plant enjoys a bask in full sun to partial shade, proving its tenacity in drought-tolerant conditions once established. The Sugar Bush makes an exquisite choice for adding dense, lively greenery to your garden, whether you envision a natural privacy screen, water-wise hedge, or a striking standalone feature. Offering a combination of robust performance and engaging aesthetics, the Sugar Bush stands as a veritable asset to any vibrant, wildlife-friendly garden.

  • Size: Up to 30 feet tall
  • Flowers: Small, white-to-pinkish flowers in spring and early summer
  • Foliage: Deep green, leathery leaves
  • Water usage: Low; drought-tolerant once established
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Wildlife Attraction: Attracts birds with its red berries
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