Rhus integrifolia - Lemonade Berry (Plant)

Grows quickly to form a dense screening hedge. Nearly indestructible once established. Fruit is sour just like lemons. Try it raw or mixed in water to make a tart drink. Plant Characteristics Family Name Anacardiaceae Species Name Rhus integrifolia Common Name Lemonade Berry Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Coast-Shade, Inland-Sun, Inland-Shade, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color Pink, Magenta, Rose Flowering Months March, April, May, February Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width 20ft. x 20ft. Growth Rate Moderate Endangered Not Ranked Growth Habit Rounded, Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Southwestern CA; Baja CA Natural Habitat Canyons, generally north facing slopes, chaparral; below 3,000'