Rhus integrifolia (Lemonade berry)

Other names: Lemonade sumac, Sourberry

ShootChecker™

STOP: Make sure you get the “Right Plant, Right Place.”

90% of plants die because they were the wrong plant choice. Shoot helps you to save valuable time and money to get the right plant choices for any garden.

How ShootChecker™ works

Get the Right Plant, Right Place

1

Provide details about your garden or your client's garden conditions

2

ShootChecker™ will help you assess if it is the right plant

3

Save money with Right Plant, Right Place.

Other Shoot features

Laptop, tablet and mobile devices

One-stop planning
Streamlined garden design and record-keeping all in one place

Monthly care advice
Receive tailored monthly care advice for plants in your garden

Present and collaborate
Share designs and care tasks with anyone

Join Shoot today to enjoy…

  • ShootChecker™
  • One-stop garden design
  • Monthly care advice for every plant in your garden
  • Saving money with Right Plant, Right Place

All you need to do is join.

Already a member? Sign in

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

Check to see if this is the Right Plant, Right Place with ShootChecker™

Additional plant details

Cultivation

In frost-free areas, grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Suitable for rocky, exposed, coastal conditions. Tolerates extreme drought.

Suggested uses

Coastal, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Hedging/Screens, Wallside and trellises, Flavouring food and drinks

UK hardiness

H3

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Very Low
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Spreading

Native to

California, Mexico

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

All parts are highly toxic if ingested and foliage may cause skin irritation.

Related content

TOP