Laurus coriacea Sw.

Scientific Name: Laurus coriacea Sw.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Magnoliidae / Laurales / Lauraceae / Nectandra Roland. ex Rott/ Laurus coriacea Sw.

<i>Laurus coriacea</i> Sw.
General Information
Usda SymbolLACO12
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsLACO12

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Laurus coriacea Sw. is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Hedge ToleranceLow
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum365
pH, Maximum8.5
pH, Minimum5.6
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim640
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Precipitation, Maximum80
Precipitation, Minimum39
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)36
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceTolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F)25


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Active Growth PeriodFall
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterDense
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)25.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee50
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormSingle Crown
Fruit/Seed ColorPurple


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndYear Round
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedNo
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period BeginYear Round
Bloom PeriodEarly Summer
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductYes
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductYes
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalMedium
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductYes
Fuelwood ProductMedium
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Laurus coriacea</i> Sw.

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