Loblolly Bay

Scientific Name: Gordonia lasianthus (L.) Ellis

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Theales / Theaceae / Gordonia Ellis/ Gordonia lasianthus (L.) Ellis

Loblolly Bay
General Information
Usda SymbolGOLA
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsGOLA

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Loblolly Bay is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-4
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceNone
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum230
Hedge ToleranceMedium
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum6.3
pH, Minimum4.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim300
Precipitation, Maximum70
Precipitation, Minimum44
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)20
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring, Summer, Fall
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialYes
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorDark Green
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterDense
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)65.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee40
Growth RateSlow
Growth FormSingle Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorLow
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seed per Pound135000
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodEarly Summer
Propagated by CuttingsYes


Suitability/Use

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

Loblolly Bay

Loblolly Bay

Loblolly Bay

Loblolly Bay

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