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Coriaria Species, Gerber Shrub, Myrtle-Leaved Sumach

Coriariamyrtifolia

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Genus
Coriaria (koh-ree-AY-ree-uh)
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Species
myrtifolia (mir-tih-FOH-lee-uh)
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Synonym
Coriaria hermaphrodita
Coriaria tinctoria
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
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Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
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Seed Collecting

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