Sweetbay (Virginiana)

The Sweetbay (Virginiana) 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 . The Sweetbay (Virginiana) has dark green foliage and inconspicuous white flowers, with a moderate amount of conspicuous black fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the summer, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until winter. Leaves are retained year to year. The Sweetbay (Virginiana) has a moderate life span relative to most other plant species and a moderate growth rate. At maturity, the typical Sweetbay (Virginiana) will reach up to 60 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 40 feet.

The Sweetbay (Virginiana) 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 17°F. has none tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.