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Umbellularia californica

Umbellularia californica

Californian myrte, tree strong aromatic leaves. The size after 10 years is 4 meter. The fruit colour is green with purple glow. This plant is not hardy.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : California

Date taken : 20.07.2002

Other information on the picture : Sequoia National Park - ACalifornia Laurel with f


Common name : Oregon myrtle


Family : Lauraceae


© first picture : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : shrub
soil type : good gardening soil
planting place : needs a sheltered place
habit/form : upright growing
water requirement : needs moderatly water
wind tolerance : mildly susceptible to wind
the plant is evergreen
height approx : between 3 and 4 meter
width approx : between 75 and 100 cm
quantity per m2 : 1
flower colour : cream
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : purple
leaf shape : leaves are narrow longitudinal
leaf size : between 5 and 10 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : leaves scented strongly
flowering period : february - march
hardiness : not hardy