Laurus winterana L.
Scientific Name: Laurus winterana L.
Synonyms: Canella alba Murray, Laurus winterana L.
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Magnoliidae / Magnoliales / Canellaceae / Canella P. Br./ Laurus winterana L.
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | LAWI |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | ShrubTree, |
| Native Locations | LAWI |
Plant Guide
Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Laurus winterana L. is planted.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | 40 |
|---|---|
| Salinity Tolerance | Medium |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 36 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 320 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 640 |
| Hedge Tolerance | Low |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 365 |
| Fertility Requirement | Medium |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Medium |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | No |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | None |
| Resprout Ability | No |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Active Growth Period | Spring |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | No |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Flower Conspicuous | No |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Texture | Medium |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Red |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | Yes |
| Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 49 |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 33.0 |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Leaf Retention | Yes |
Reproduction
| Small Grain | No |
|---|---|
| Seed per Pound | 9979 |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Cuttings | No |
| Propagated by Container | Yes |
| Propagated by Bare Root | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Year Round |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Year Round |
| Commercial Availability | Routinely Available |
| Bloom Period | Summer |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | Yes |
| Palatable Graze Animal | Low |
| Palatable Browse Animal | Low |
| Nursery Stock Product | Yes |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
