Loblolly Bay (Lasianthus)

The Loblolly Bay (Lasianthus) 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 Loblolly Bay (Lasianthus) has dark green foliage and inconspicuous white flowers, with an abuncance of conspicuous brown fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the early summer, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until fall. Leaves are retained year to year. The Loblolly Bay (Lasianthus) has a moderate life span relative to most other plant species and a moderate growth rate. At maturity, the typical Loblolly Bay (Lasianthus) will reach up to 65 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 40 feet.

The Loblolly Bay (Lasianthus) 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 low vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below 12°F. has low tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.