Redbay

Scientific Name: Persea borbonia (L.) Spreng.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Magnoliidae / Laurales / Lauraceae / Persea Mill./ Persea borbonia (L.) Spreng.

Redbay
General Information
Usda SymbolPEBO
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsPEBO

Plant Guide

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Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)7
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceNone
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum200
Hedge ToleranceHigh
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum6.7
pH, Minimum5.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1200
Planting Density per Acre, Minim200
Precipitation, Maximum80
Precipitation, Minimum40
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)24
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialYes
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantYes
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorDark Green
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterDense
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)70.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee50
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormSingle Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBlack


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateSlow
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Seed per Pound2100
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

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

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