Rhus integrifolia

Lemonade Berry

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Common Name:

Lemonade Berry

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

36°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

610 cm

Maximum width:

365 cm

Lemonade Berry (Rhus integrifolia) - Description

Rhus integrifolia, also known as Lemonade Berry, Lemonadeberry, or Lemonade Sumac is a shrub to small tree. It is native to the Transverse and Peninsular Ranges and the South Coast regions of Southern California. This extends from Santa Barbara County and the Channel Islands to San Diego County and extending into north-central Pacific coastal Baja California and its offshore islands such as Cedros Island.

Lemonade Berry (Rhus integrifolia) - Growth

Grow in full sun for best fall color.

Lemonade Berry (Rhus integrifolia) - Planting

Sow seeds in autumn. Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Take root cuttings in winter.

Lemonade Berry (Rhus integrifolia) - Pest

Prone to scale and caterpillars. Powdery mildew, wilts, wood rots and leaf spot.

Lemonade Berry (Rhus integrifolia) - Interesting facts

Members of the genus Rhus are closely related to those of the genus Toxicodendron (better known as Poison Oak, Poison Sumac or Poison Ivy). Some species look very similar to their more poisonous relatives, but have little to no epidermal toxicology. The dried wood of the plants from this genus fluoresce under UV light.

Lemonade Berry (Rhus integrifolia) - Soil and irrigation

Sumacs require little to no water and are not fussy about soil type as long as the soil is well-draining.