Rhus Species, Lemonade Berry, Sourberry

Rhusintegrifolia

Family
Anacardiaceae (an-a-kard-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Rhus (roos)
Species
integrifolia (in-teg-ree-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Schmaltzia integrifolia
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
This plant is fire-retardant
Shiny/Glossy
Smooth
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bootjack, California

Encinitas, California

La Jolla, California

Long Beach, California

Malibu, California

Manhattan Beach, California

Mariposa, California(2 reports)

San Diego, California

Santa Barbara, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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San Diego, CA (Zone 10b) | July 2006 | positive

This bush/tree grows wild in the open space behind my home. I trimmed a 10' tree into a rounded bush and it looks full and beautiful. (...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | June 2005 | neutral

often planted around housing perimeters since it is so fire retardant. California native.

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