Redoul

Coriaria myrtifolia

Shrub3×3 mzone 7–9light shade

Will it grow where I live?

Redoul is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.

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Winter hardiness by USDA zone, summer warmth by heat sum – the same values the app and the plant finder use.

Profile

Family: Coriariaceae
Habit: Shrub
Height: 3 m
Spread: 3 m
Growth: medium
Lifespan: 30 years
First yield: after 3 years
Hardiness: zone 7–9
Shade tolerance: light shade
Soil: Sand, Silt
Soil moisture: dry – moist
pH: 5.5 – 7.5

Flowering & harvest

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Flowering

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Edible1 of 10

Medicinal2 of 10

Other uses5 of 10

Growing

Mediterranean nitrogen-fixer for sunny, dry slopes and well-drained soils. CAUTION: all parts of the plant, especially the black fruits, are highly poisonous.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: highly toxic

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

Frequently asked questions

Redoul: how big does it get?

Redoul (Coriaria myrtifolia) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 3 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 3 m. Growth is medium.

Redoul: what site does it need?

Redoul tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt. Soil moisture should be in the range dry – moist. The pH may lie between 5.5 and 7.5.

Redoul: is it hardy?

Redoul is listed as hardy in zone 7–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.

Redoul: will it grow in Central Europe?

Redoul is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.

Redoul: when does it flower?

In a temperate northern-hemisphere climate it flowers from May to June.

Redoul: is it poisonous?

Redoul is classified as highly toxic. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.

Redoul: what is it used for?

Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 1/10, Medicinal 2/10, Other uses 5/10.

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