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Sugar Bush (Rhus ovata) is a shrub or small tree native to the arid and semi-arid regions of Arizona, California, and parts of Mexico. Sugar Bush (Latin: Rhus ovata, family Anacardiaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Sugar Bush is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Sugar Bush is a member of the Anacardiaceae family native to ARI, CAL, MXE, and MXN. Sugar Bush (Rhus ovata) thrives in full sun and prefers well-draining soil that is light or sandy with a pH between 6 and 7.5.
Sugar Bush grows best in USDA zone 8-11, full sun light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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