Rhus integrifolia |
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Lemonade Berry |
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.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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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:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.