Rhus ovata
Sugar bush, Sugarbush
Rhus Rhus
R. ovata - R. ovata is an upright to spreading, aromatic, evergreen shrub with glossy, ovate, leathery, pointed, dark green leaves and dense clusters of white to pale pink flowers in spring followed by small, hairy, edible, red fruit.
Rhus ovata is: Evergreen
Spreading
All parts are highly toxic if ingested and foliage may cause skin irritation.
White, Pale-pink in Spring
Dark-green in All seasons
Generally pest free.
Highly susceptible to verticillium wilt.
Coral spot , Verticillium wilt Coral spot , Verticillium wilt
Pruning group 7.
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Rhus ovata (Sugar bush) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
Hedging/Screens, Flavouring food and drinks, Drought Tolerant, Cottage/Informal, Coastal, Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises
In frost-free areas, grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Suitable for rocky, exposed, coastal conditions. Tolerates extreme drought.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3)
Rhus ovata
Sugar bush, Sugarbush
Rhus Rhus
R. ovata - R. ovata is an upright to spreading, aromatic, evergreen shrub with glossy, ovate, leathery, pointed, dark green leaves and dense clusters of white to pale pink flowers in spring followed by small, hairy, edible, red fruit.
California
Evergreen
Spreading
All parts are highly toxic if ingested and foliage may cause skin irritation.
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White, Pale-pink in Spring
Dark-green in All seasons
Generally pest free.
Highly susceptible to verticillium wilt.
Coral spot , Verticillium wilt
Pruning group 7.
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Rhus ovata (Sugar bush) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
Hedging/Screens, Flavouring food and drinks, Drought Tolerant, Cottage/Informal, Coastal, Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises
In frost-free areas, grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Suitable for rocky, exposed, coastal conditions. Tolerates extreme drought.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
Rhus ovata (Sugar bush)
pink wax scale; red was scale; ruby wax scale
Ceroplastes rubens
Insect
Absent
3
3
Based on its biology and low potential impact continued action on this pest in the UK would not be considered appropriate. It is likely to be of more concern to southern Member States of the EU; as it is an economic pest of citrus.
Rhus ovata (Sugar bush)
Stubby-root nematode
Trichodorus cedarus
Nematode
Absent
2
3
Polyphagous nematode pest from Asia; occasionally intercepted by the UK. Causes direct feeding damage on plant roots and has the potential to vector viruses.
Rhus ovata (Sugar bush)
; mango aphid
Aphis odinae
Insect
Absent
2
3
Aphid pest unlikely to survive in the UK and considered to be little or no pytosanitary risk.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
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Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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