Laurel Espada

Scientific Name: Ocotea floribunda (Sw.) Mez

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Magnoliidae / Laurales / Lauraceae / Ocotea Aubl./ Ocotea floribunda (Sw.) Mez

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General Information
Usda SymbolOCFL
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsTree
Native LocationsOCFL

Plant Guide

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Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)40
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum365
Hedge ToleranceLow
pH, Maximum7.5
pH, Minimum4.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim640
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Precipitation, Maximum174
Precipitation, Minimum40
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)36


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Low Growing GrassNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Active Growth PeriodFall
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorDark Green
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ColorBlack
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee25
Height, Mature (feet)50.0
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionYes


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Seed per Pound3461
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period EndSpring
Fruit/Seed Period BeginWinter
Bloom PeriodWinter
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

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