Maleberry - Lyonia ligustrina

Common Name: Maleberry
Botanical Name: Lyonia ligustrina
Category: Trees, Shrubs & Vines
Flower Color: White
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Conditions: Moist , Acidic
Exposure/Light Requirements: Full Sun
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 7-10 feet
Wildlife: Mammals, Birds
Description: This shrub provides shelter and food to wildlife. It grows 3-12 feet tall and prefers moist, acidic, sandy soil conditions. Its white flowers bloom in the early summer. Then it develops a reddish-brown capsule that splits open when ripened. It has grayish green foliage.
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