Horse Sugar (Symplocos Tinctoria) is a perennial shrub, tree in the Symplocaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
A deciduous or weakly evergreen shrub or small tree native to the southeastern United States, known for its chambered pith twigs and small orange-brown drupes.

Horse Sugar
Symplocos Tinctoria
A deciduous or weakly evergreen shrub or small tree native to the southeastern United States, known for its chambered pith twigs and small orange-brown drupes.
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Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.
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