Other common names
balm of heaven, Californian bay, Californian laurel, Californian olive tree, Californian sassafras tree, Californian spice tree, Oregon myrtle, pepperwood, myrtle
Trees
A spreading, evergreen tree eventually reaching to 20m tall but more usually reaching a height of around 10m in cultivation. Glossy, dark green, lanceolate leaves are strongly aromatic. Small clusters of creamy-yellow flowers in late spring may be followed by oval fruits to 2.5cm long ripening from green to purple
Position
Full sun
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
Higher than 12 metres
Max Spread
wider than 8 metres