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Rhus ovata
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Sugarbush |
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Form: |
Shrub |
Growth habit: |
Dense shrub |
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Size: |
8' - 15' h x 10' w |
Deciduous: |
Evergreen |
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Flowering Season: |
Winter to Spring |
Growth Rate: |
Slow |
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Flower Color: |
White/Pink |
Hardiness: |
Subtropical |
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Exposure: |
Sun to Part sun |
Cultural Uses: |
Tea, Medicinal |
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Soil Moisture: |
Dry to Semi dry |
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Soil Type: |
Rocky, DG |
CNPS Status: |
Not Listed |
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Family: |
Anacardiaceae |
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Distribution: |
Throughout the Southwest, Arizona, Baja |
Habitat: |
Canyons, generally south facing slopes,
chaparral |
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Wildlife Value: |
Hummingbirds and insects collect nectar
from the flowers. Attractive to warblers. Offers good cover and
nesting opportunities. |
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Description:
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Durable, drought tolerant, good for
erosion control. Good as informal hedge. Attractive flowers,
berries. |
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