Arroyo Seco Native Plants
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Lauraceae
California-laurel
Umbellularia californica
Also known as Persea causticans, Tetranthera causticans, Oreodaphne regalis, Oreodaphne californica
Zones 4–9Sun Partial SunWater ModerateCare Moderate
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Native Tree · Evergreen · Aromatic · Shade Tree · California Native · Laurel · Woodland · Wildlife Habitat · Drought Adaptable · Ornamental
Pet-safeMedicinalAttracts pollinators
In stock at 3 nurseriesStock updated 9/6/2026
California-laurel thrives in partial shade to full sun and prefers well-drained, moderately moist soil, making it well-suited for native garden settings in the Pacific Coast region. Water regularly during the first few years to establish a deep root system, then reduce frequency as the tree matures. Be aware that the aromatic oils in the leaves are potent and can cause headaches in sensitive individuals if handled in an enclosed space.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply to saturate the root zone, then allow soil to partially dry between waterings · Every 10-14 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 5.7–7.4
- Temperature
- -25°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 4b-9b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 4 ft
- Spread
- 3 ft
- Spacing
- 240 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Yes
- Foliage
- Coarse
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- California, Mexico Northwest, Oregon
- Attracts
- Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Sources: trefle, usda
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