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California Native Plant

Rhus integrifolia

Lemonade Berry

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: El Nativo

 

Description

The Lemonade Berry is an evergreen shrub that reaches 30' 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 CA. - 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

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

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:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.