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Umbellularia californica

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Names

Common Names
California Laurel, California Bay, Oregon Myrtle

Growth

Height
708 to 984 inches
Spread
18–159 inches
Growth Rate
The growth rate of Umbellularia californica is generally slow, averaging about 0.3 to 0.6 inches (1 to 2 feet) per year, depending on site conditions.

Appearance

Bloom Color
Creamy-white to yellow-green
Foliage Color
Dark green
Fall Foliage Color
Golden

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 7-9
Sunlight Requirements
Ideally full sun; tolerates partial shade
Soil Type
Clay and serpentine soils, with good drainage and moisture retention
Soil Drainage
Well-drained, moist soil
Soil pH
Acid to neutral (5.0–8.0)

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Evergreen broadleaf
Seasons of Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Bloom Time
Spring

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Seeds and Cuttings

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Attracts butterflies, moths, and birds.

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank
Species
Author
(Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.
Publication
N. Amer. Sylv. 1: 87 (1842)

Superior Taxa

Kingdom
Plantae
Subkingdom
Pteridobiotina
Phylum
Angiosperms
Order
Laurales
Family
Lauraceae
Genus
Umbellularia

Synonyms

Oreodaphne regalis Tetranthera causticans Persea causticans Drimophyllum pauciflorum Umbellularia californica var. californica Tetranthera californica Oreodaphne californica Umbellularia californica f. pendula Umbellularia californica var. fresnensis Litsea californica

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024

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