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California bay
Umbellularia californica
tree☀️ full sun💧 low water
California bay is a native evergreen tree with aromatic foliage and small yellowish flowers. It is drought-tolerant once established and grows well in Mediterranean climates.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
low
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5b to Zone 10bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.7 to 7.4Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
WinterSpring
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
mid successionalclimax
Native to the United States
Native Range
California native
Native to: California
Function & Care
medicinalwildlife benefitwindbreakhedgerowedible
Coppicing
Edible Parts
leaf
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation