Umbellularia Californica Myrtle Wood 5

A native coastal species that can be found in tree or shrub form, depending on dryness of location.

California Bay Laurel is primarily valued in the landscape for its ornamental upright and spreading habit of growth. It features subtle clusters of buttery yellow flowers at the ends of the branches in mid spring. It has attractive dark green foliage with olive green undersides. The fragrant narrow leaves are highly ornamental and remain dark green throughout the winter. The rough brick red bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape.