Red Bay Tree
Persea borbonia
Lauraceae
The glossy, leathery, medium to dark green, six-inch leaves emit a spicy fragrance when crushed and the inconspicuous, springtime flower clusters are followed by small, dark blue fruits which ripen in fall. These fruits are enjoyed by birds and wildlife. Salt and drought tolerant! 1 gallon pot size, seed grown, shipped in careful wrapping. Curbside pickup available, too!
USDA hardiness zones: 7B through 11
Origin: native to the southeastern United States and the Bahamas
Height: 30-50 Feet
Light requirement: full sun to partial shade
Soil tolerances: clay; sand; loam; alkaline; acidic; occasionally wet; well-drained
Drought tolerance: high
Aerosol salt tolerance: high
Uses: deck or patio; shade; specimen; street without sidewalk; reclamation; tree lawn 4-6 feet wide; tree lawn > 6 ft wide; highway median