Northern Maleberry Lyonia ligustrina var. ligustrina
- Phonetic Spelling
- ly-OH-nee-uh lig-UH-stree-nuh lig-UH-stree-nuh
- This plant has low severity poison characteristics.
- See below
- Description
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Northern Maleberry is a native deciduous shrub in the blueberry family. It is commonly found in moist habitats in bogs, mountains and dry ridges at high elevations.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Lyonia
- Species:
- ligustrina
- Family:
- Ericaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Eastern U.S.A.
- Wildlife Value:
- Food source for birds, butterflies, and small mammals.
- Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems):
- Heat, drought, and soil compaction tolerant.
- Dimensions:
- Height: 6 ft. 0 in. - 12 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 12 ft. 0 in. - 20 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Native Plant
- Shrub
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Moist
- Occasionally Wet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
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Fruit:
- Display/Harvest Time:
- Fall
- Fruit Description:
- Displays from September to October.
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- White
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Summer
- Flower Description:
- White flowers bloom from May to July.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Native Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Attracts:
- Butterflies
- Pollinators
- Small Mammals
- Songbirds
- Problems:
- Problem for Cats
- Problem for Dogs
- Problem for Horses