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Umbellularia californica

Low MaintenanceDrought ResistantFragrant

Genus: Umbellularia
Family: Lauraceae
Common Names: balm of heaven, Californian bay, Californian laurel, Californian olive tree, Californian sassafras tree, Californian spice tree, Oregon myrtle, pepperwood, myrtle [3]

About this plant

A spreading, evergreen tree eventually reaching to 20m tall but more usually reaching a height of around 10m in cultivation. Glossy, dark green, lanceolate leaves are strongly aromatic. Small clusters of creamy-yellow flowers in late spring may be followed by oval fruits to 2.5cm long ripening from green to purple

Growing Information

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any fertile, well-drained soil in full sun; provide shelter from strong, cold winds when young

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalLow MaintenancePatio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years