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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