California Laurel (Californica)

The California Laurel (Californica) is generally described as a perennial tree or shrub. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring and summer and fall . The California Laurel (Californica) has green foliage and inconspicuous yellow flowers, with an abuncance of conspicuous yellow fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the spring, with fruit and seed production starting in the spring and continuing until summer. Leaves are retained year to year. The California Laurel (Californica) has a long life span relative to most other plant species and a moderate growth rate. At maturity, the typical California Laurel (Californica) will reach up to 80 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 30 feet.

The California Laurel (Californica) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by bare root, container, cuttings, seed. It has a slow ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have medium vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below 7°F. has low tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.