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    Buy Umbellularia californica [Walker Ridge]

    Also Known As

    • California Laurel
    • Oregon Myrtle

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 30'-40'
    • W: 30'-40'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10a

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    Umbellularia californica [Walker Ridge] plant details

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    "A large growing evergreen tree, to 30-40 ft or more, often with weeping foliage, the leathery leaves undercoated with soft, light-colored pubescence, making them particularly attractive and lighter in appearance than typical. Leaves are aromatic like their true bay relatives. Small yellowish, spring flowers are followed by a round, green fruit. Full sun for the best form, good drainage, and little summer water once established. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Umbellularia californica [Walker Ridge] plant

    How to Grow Umbellularia californica [Walker Ridge]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • chartreuse

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Fruit

      • green

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    Landscape groups by tags

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    Umbellularia californica

    aka California Bay Laurel, California Myrtle, Cinnamon Bush, Headache Tree, Oregon Myrtle, Peppernut Tree, Pepperwood, Spicebush

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 50'-100'

    Width: 50'-100'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Umbellularia californica close-up, flower, foliage by The Marmot
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    Umbellularia californica [dwarf form SBH 7188]

    aka Dwarf California Bay Laurel, Dwarf Oregon Myrtle

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Umbellularia californica [dwarf form SBH 7188] foliage by Joshua McCullough
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    Umbellularia californica [SBH 7204 - dwarf form]

    aka Dwarf California Bay, Dwarf Oregon Myrtle

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Umbellularia californica [SBH 7204 - dwarf form] flower by Joshua McCullough
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    Umbellularia californica [dwarf form O'Brien Bog]

    aka Dwarf California Bay, Dwarf Oregon Myrtle

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Umbellularia californica [dwarf form O'Brien Bog] flower, foliage by Eugene Zelenko
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    Umbellularia californica [Fresno, CA]

    aka Oreodaphne californica, Umbellularia californica 'fresnensis', Umbellularia californica var. fresnensis, CALIFORNIA BAY, California Bay, California Bay Laurel, California Laurel, Mountain Laurel, Oregon Myrtle, Peppernut Tree, Pepperwood, Spicebush

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 30'-60'

    Width: 20'-60'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Umbellularia californica [Fresno, CA] flower, foliage by US Government
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