Red Bay | Persea borbonia | Florida Native Tree

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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


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