Hoyt Arboretum, Portland, Oregon, USA
Hoyt Arboretum, Portland, Oregon, USA
Hoyt Arboretum, Portland, Oregon, USA
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Umbellularia californica
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Common name:
California Bay
Family:
Lauraceae
Distribution:
Southwest Oregon to Northwest California
Habitat:
This tree mostly inhabits redwood forests, California mixed woods, yellow pine forest, and oak woodlands. Bays occur in oak woodland close to the coast, and in northern California where moisture is sufficient, usually in or near riparian areas.
IUCN Red list:
Least concern
Hardiness:
Zone 7b 5 to 10 F
Life form:
Broadleaf evergreen tree
Usage:
Ornamental
Comments:
Oregon myrtle is a broadleaf evergreen tree or shrub, 25-30’ tall, loose foliage in shade, but a round, gum-drop habit when in the open. Leaves alternate, simple, elliptical or lance-shaped, 5-13 cm long, thick and leathery, margin entire and slightly thickened and turned under, shiny dark green above and dull and lighter below; very aromatic. Clusters of small, creamy white flowers in early spring, but thereafter may flower sporadically for several months. Fruit about 2 cm long, elliptical to nearly round, greenish to purple, maturing in late autumn.
Grow best in rich, moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade.
Links:
OSU Landscape Plants - Umbellularia californica
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1:
1600 s, 1400 e
(ST 1600,1400)
• Accession: 1928-2282/1
2:
1600 s, 1400 e
(ST 1600,1400)
• Accession: 1928-2283/1
3:
1600 s, 1400 e
(ST 1600,1400)
• Accession: 1928-2284/1
4:
1600 s, 1400 e
(ST 1600,1400)
• Accession: 1928-2285/1
5:
1600 s, 1400 e
(ST 1600,1400)
• Accession: 1928-2286/1
6:
1600 s, 1400 e
(ST 1600,1400)
• Accession: 1928-2287/1
7:
1600 s, 1400 e
(ST 1600,1400)
• Accession: 1928-2288/1
8:
1725 s, 1600 e
(ST 1725,1600)
• Accession: 1928-2420/1
9:
1725 s, 1600 e
(ST 1725,1600)
• Accession: 1928-2421/1
10:
1725 s, 1600 e
(ST 1725,1600)
• Accession: 1928-2422/1
11:
1725 s, 1600 e
(ST 1725,1600)
• Accession: 1928-2423/1
12:
1725 s, 1600 e
(ST 1725,1600)
• Accession: 1928-2424/1
13:
1725 s, 1600 e
(ST 1725,1600)
• Accession: 1928-2426/1
14:
1725 s, 1600 e
(ST 1725,1600)
• Accession: 1966-005/1
15:
1800 s, 1320 e
(ST 1800,1320)
• Accession: 1944-2557/1
16:
1800 s, 1320 e
(ST 1800,1320)
• Accession: 1944-2558/1
17:
1800 s, 1320 e
(ST 1800,1320)
• Accession: 1944-2559/1
18:
1800 s, 1320 e
(ST 1800,1320)
• Accession: 1944-2560/1
19:
1800 s, 1320 e
(ST 1800,1320)
• Accession: 1944-2561/1
20:
1800 s, 1320 e
(ST 1800,1320)
• Accession: 1944-2562/1
Area
Individual