Lyonia ligustrina

maleberry


Found in wet meadows, bogs and woodland thickets, maleberry is a great option for a naturalized hedge in moist, well-drained soils. Lovely bell shaped white flowers attract specialist bees and remain as dry seed pods into winter. Fall foliage is orangey-red, this shrub provides interest year round.

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Height: 6-12 Feet
Spread: 6-12 Feet
Hardiness Zone: 6-8


Bloom Color: Pink

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Wet
• Average
Ecoregion
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
Ornamental Interest
• Fall/Winter Fruit
• Summer Bloom
• Fall Foliage
• Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Bees
Tolerance
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Rain Garden
• Hedge/screening
• Massing
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
• Orange to Brown Fall Foliage
• Red to Purple Fall Foliage
• Multi Color Fall Foliage
Growth Habit
• Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


 Dan Jaffe (c) Native Plant Trust
Dan Jaffe (c) Native Plant Trust
Frank Bramley (c) Native Plant Trust
Frank Bramley (c) Native Plant Trust