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Lemonadeberry – Rhus integrifolia (ROOS [or RUSS] in-teg-ree-FOLE-ee-uh) Family: Anacardiaceae (Sumac Family) Native to: Coastal areas of S. CA below Santa Barbara; northern Baja CA. In nature prefers dry areas in canyons, north-facing slopes and areas that face the ocean. Growth characteristics: large woody shrub mature height: 2-10 ft mature width: 3-20+ ft Thick, waxy leaves are shiny green (new growth is red). Trucks and branches are stout. Forms a dense shrub, spreading with age. Evergreen, even in drought. Blooms/fruits: Blooms Feb-Apr (usually) in our area. Flowers are small, pink-white, in bunches – quite pretty close-up. Pink edible fruits ripen in Fall. Can be used to make a lemonade-like drink. Uses in the garden: Best as a large, attractive specimen shrub. Can also be trimmed as a hedge or espaliered along a wall or fence. Aromatic. Good for erosion control on dry banks and slopes. Habitat plant for birds and butterflies. Sensible substitute for: large, non-native shrubs such as Melaleuka, Photinia, Ficus Attracts: Flowers attract butterflies and bees. Birds that eat berries include crows, jays, Northern Flicker and many other fruit-eating birds. Requirements: Element Requirement Sun Full sun in cooler areas; partial shade Soils Any texture – sandy is fine; acid to alkali soils fine Water None or occasional summer watering after establishment; very drought and heat tolerant Fertilizer None; does fine in nutrient-poor soils Other Does not do well in high wind areas – brittle wood Management: Little needed. Can be trained by pruning as hedge or espaliered along a wall or fence. In nature, may grow as large clumps of several plants. Can cut back to decrease spreading in the garden – very adaptable. Propagation: From seed : planting fresh seed is best. Requires hot water treatment (24 hr soak). By cuttings: best by suckers or root cuttings harvested in winter. Plant/seed sources (see list for source numbers): 1-3, 7-10, 12-14, 16, 17, 19, 21, 24-28 11/30/10 © Project SOUND

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Lemonadeberry – Rhus integrifolia (ROOS [or RUSS] in-teg-ree-FOLE-ee-uh)

Family: Anacardiaceae (Sumac Family)

Native to: Coastal areas of S. CA below Santa Barbara; northern Baja CA. In nature prefers dry areas in

canyons, north-facing slopes and areas that face the ocean.

Growth characteristics: large woody shrub mature height: 2-10 ft mature width: 3-20+ ft

Thick, waxy leaves are shiny green (new growth is red). Trucks and branches are stout. Forms a dense shrub, spreading with age. Evergreen, even in drought.

Blooms/fruits: Blooms Feb-Apr (usually) in our area. Flowers are small, pink-white, in bunches – quite pretty close-up. Pink edible fruits ripen in Fall. Can be used to make a lemonade-like drink.

Uses in the garden: Best as a large, attractive specimen shrub. Can also be trimmed as a hedge or

espaliered along a wall or fence. Aromatic. Good for erosion control on dry banks and slopes. Habitat plant for birds and butterflies.

Sensible substitute for: large, non-native shrubs such as Melaleuka, Photinia, Ficus

Attracts: Flowers attract butterflies and bees. Birds that eat berries include crows, jays, Northern Flicker

and many other fruit-eating birds.

Requirements:

Element Requirement Sun Full sun in cooler areas; partial shade

Soils Any texture – sandy is fine; acid to alkali soils fine

Water None or occasional summer watering after establishment; very drought and heat tolerant

Fertilizer None; does fine in nutrient-poor soils

Other Does not do well in high wind areas – brittle wood

Management: Little needed. Can be trained by pruning as hedge or espaliered along a wall or fence. In