Rhus Ovata is also known as sugarbush, sugar sumac, or evergreen sumac. It's a shrub that's native to California and is part of the sumac family. Sugarbush is a popular name for it in Australia, where it's also grown. The plant has showy blooms in spring and summer, and it attracts a variety of pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. It's a versatile plant that can grow in many soil types and is heat and drought tolerant. Many gardeners love its evergreen foliage, which stays green throughout the year. Its berries are edible, and some native American tribes used them to make a sugary drink.