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California Native Plant

Malosma laurina

Laurel Sumac

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: El Nativo Growers, Inc.

 

Description

This evergreen shrub has dark green foliage that is red when it is young. This is a good plant for dry slopes.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background

Special Uses

Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.