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Rhus integrifolia
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Scientific Name
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Rhus integrifolia
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Common Name
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Lemonade Berry
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Category
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Shrub
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Height
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3-10'
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Width
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3-10'
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Exposure
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Sn/Par-Shady
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Water
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Occasional
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Season_of_Interest
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Year-round
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Deer Resist.?
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Yes
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Ca. Native?
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Yes
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Evergreen/Deciduous
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Evergreen
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Superstar Plants
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No
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Notes/Remarks
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Can be frost-tender inland, spring flowers, summer red fruit.
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Photo
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Plant Description
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Gardens near the coast are prime sites for this native shrub able to endure harsh winds that keep it low-growing on cliff sides. In more protected coastal locations it becomes taller with a stiffer, more upright branching habit. Nearly round leaves are somewhat widely spaced along branchlets. Long-lasting clusters of cream-to-rose colored flowers are followed by tart, sticky red berries that can be used to flavor drinks and give this plant its common name, lemonade berry.
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