Rhus ovata

Sugar Sumac, Sugar Bush

Family: Anacardiaceae Cashew


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 8A - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink, white
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Border, hedge, massing
Height 36" to 20' / 90cm to 6.00m
Spread 4' to 10' / 1.20m to 3.00m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America, fragrant foliage