Umbellularia californica is a large hardwood tree native to coastal forests and the Sierra foothills of California, and to coastal forests extending into Oregon. [2] It is the sole species in the genus …

Bay laurel (Umbellularia californica) is an evergreen tree is an attractive tree of variable size, most often 20 to 45 feet. It is slow to establish, then grows fast. The leaves give off a peppery aroma and are …

Life History Yellowish-green California bay laurel flowers form in clusters at the ends of branches. In northern California, flowers form from April to September, but in southern California, they may be …

Umbellularia californica is a tree native to California, found in various habitats and known for its aromatic leaves.

California-laurel (Umbellularia californica) is the most valued and best publicized hardwood species in the Western United States. It is a monotypic, broadleaved evergreen with many common names, …

LAUREL FAMILY California Bay Umbellularia californica Other Names Oregon Myrtle, Pepperwood, California Bay Laurel Habitat & Elevation Hillsides, near streams, upper foothill and mixed conifer …

A medium to large size native tree that is best known by its dense and highly aromatic foliage. California bay grows in an upright manner, 30-50 ft. tall; dark green leathery leaves grow 1-4 in. long, with …

Bay Laurel, Oregon Myrtle, PeppernutUmbellularia californicaNATIVE Notice the sparse ground cover around California bays? The aromatic chemicals in their leaves not only create a delightful, pungent …

California Bay Laurel, Bay, Pepperwood, Oregon Myrtle, California Olive, Spice Tree, Headache Tree (Umbellularia californica) Family LAURACEAE February is an excellent time to see flowering …

California Bay (Umbellularia californica) This aromatic evergreen shrub or tree has greenish to reddish brown bark and can be up to 30 meters tall. The shiny smooth leaves are 3 to 10 cm long. 6 to 8 …