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Rhus ovata

 
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Family: Anacardiaceae
Genus: Rhus (roos) (Info)
Species: ovata (oh-VAY-tuh) (Info)

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Category:
Shrubs

Height:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy-Textured

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
This plant is fire-retardant

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral florablue On Dec 14, 2007, florablue from Key West, FL wrote:

This plant is a garden thug. If it is put into a garden setting, it should be containerized. It propagates by sending out runners which choke out neighboring plants. Once established it is difficult to remove if the gardner should change their mind.

Positive palmbob On Mar 9, 2004, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:

One of the better looking native shrubs in Southern California (U.S.) this plant has an amazing ability to withstand drought and fire. It is one of the toughest, yet nicest looking shrubs around. Has red berries that reportedly make a nice lemonaid like drink (haven't tried it myself, though). You'll see this plant growing all over the San Gabriel and Santa Monica mountains around Los Angeles.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Agoura Hills, California
Manhattan Beach, California



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