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Persea borbonia var. humilis

 
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Family: Lauraceae
Genus: Persea (PER-see-uh) (Info)
Species: borbonia var. humilis

Synonym:Persea borbonia subsp. humilis
Synonym:Persea humilis
Synonym:Tamala humilis

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Category:
Perennials
Shrubs
Trees

Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Deciduous
Bronze-Green
Aromatic
Smooth-Textured
Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Leathery-Textured

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
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Propagation Methods:
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Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Tetrazygia On May 21, 2008, Tetrazygia from Miami, FL (Zone 10b) wrote:

USDA lists this as a separate species.

Endemic to parts of Peninsular Florida, mostly in the central counties.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Lake Wales, Florida



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