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California Native Plant

Rhus integrifolia

Lemonade Berry

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: El Nativo

 

Description

The lemonade berry is an evergreen shrub that reaches 30 ft. high. It has aromatic leaves and develops small white to pink flowers and red berries. This shrub grows best is coastal areas and is drought tolerant. The lemonade berry is a native to California - COrnflower Farms

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Pink, White

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Black, Red

Fruit Season

Spring

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Seascape

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

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.