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Laurus azorica

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On the Azores endemic evergreen tree. This plant grows to about 4 m. The flower colour is cream (strong fragrant). This plant is mostly hardy.The flowering period is May - June.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Funchal, Madeira, Jardin Botanico

Date taken : 12.01.2016

Common name : Laurel

Family : Lauraceae

© first picture : Jaap de Kreek en Dirk van Gelderen

© picture 2 : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen, location picture : Azoren

© picture 3 : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen, location picture : Azoren

© picture 4 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Monte Palace

© picture 5 : Jaap de Kreek en Dirk van Gelderen, location picture : Funchal, Madeira, Jardin Botanico

© picture 6 : Jaap de Kreek en Dirk van Gelderen, location picture : Funchal, Madeira, Jardin Botanico

© picture 7 : Jaap de Kreek en Dirk van Gelderen, location picture : Funchal, Madeira, Jardin Botanico

© picture 8 : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen, location picture : Azoren

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : tree
soil type : claylike or chalky soil
planting place : needs a sunny place
habit/form : upright growing
water requirement : needs moderatly water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is evergreen
height approx : between 3 and 4 meter
width approx : between 2 and 3 meter
quantity per m2 : 1
flower colour : cream
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : black
fruit / seed period : august - september
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : flowers scented strongly
flowering period : may - june
hardiness : mostly hardy