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Rhus ovata or Sugar Bush

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Rhus ovata or Sugar Bush is an evergreen shrub that grows to roughly 12 feet in height producing large white flower clusters from March to May. A relative of the Lemonade Berry, it produces reddish berries used to make a lemonade-like drink. While Lemonade Berry outnumber Sugar Bush in the Park, several can be found dotting the northern hillside along the Yawkey Trail.

 

Mt. Helix Park Foundation is the non-profit organization responsible for preserving and enhancing the Park, amphitheater and cross memorial on top of Mt. Helix

Mt. Helix Park

4901 Mt. Helix Dr.

La Mesa, CA 91941

(619) 741-4363

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