Swamp Bay

Scientific Name: Persea palustris (Raf.) Sarg.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Magnoliidae / Laurales / Lauraceae / Persea Mill./ Persea palustris (Raf.) Sarg.

Swamp Bay
General Information
Usda SymbolPEPA37
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsPEPA37

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Swamp Bay.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)12
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum220
Hedge ToleranceLow
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum5.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1200
Planting Density per Acre, Minim200
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum35
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)24
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationIrregular
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)35.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee25
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormSingle Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBlack


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Seed Spread RateSlow
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 PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

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

Swamp Bay

Swamp Bay

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