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Redoul

Coriaria myrtifolia, Coriariaceae

Zones
8–10
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerWindbreakDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

European Box ThornLycium europaeum
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Scrub OakQuercus dumosa

Redoul produces allelopathic compounds that may inhibit oak seedling establishment

Alder-leaf BuckthornRhamnus alnifolia

Coriaria can produce toxic compounds and may compete aggressively for light with buckthorn.

White OsyrisOsyris alba

Both Mediterranean shrubs compete for similar dry, rocky habitat conditions

Uses

Functions

Pioneer WindbreakNitrogen FixationErosion ControlCoppicingLiving Fence

Common Questions

What zones does Redoul grow in?

Redoul grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10.

Is Redoul a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Redoul is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Redoul?

Good companions for Redoul include European Box Thorn.

Design guilds with Redoul and see companion relationships visually.

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