Rhus integrifolia

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Lemonade Berry

 
California Native Plant
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: El Nativo

 

Description

The Lemonade Berry is an evergreen shrub that reaches 3'-10' high. It has aromatic leaves and develops small white to pink flowers that bloom in spring. Fruit is sticky. This shrub grows best in coastal areas and is drought tolerant. Evergreen foliage is leathery, dark green and waxy with small sharp teeth on the margins. This is a great shrub for hill stabilization.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

 

Flower Color

Pink, White

 

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Black, Red

 

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

 

Water

Very Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Hedge, Screen, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.