Botanical Name: Persea indica
Common Name: Madeira bay
Type of Plant: dicot: tree
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape upright, oval small tree with evenly spaced, symmetrical branch structure
Height 20'-30'
Spread 2/3 to equal
Growth Rate rapid
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full sun
Soil prefers a well-drained, moist soil
Hardiness some frost (zones 9, 16-24) best in mild habitat
 
Morphology:
Leaves simple pinnate, oblong, tips acute, 4-6" long dark green and glossy above, pale green and pubescent beneath
Flowers terminal panicles of light yellow green flowers – inconspicuous
Fruit to 1" long purple drupe, not considered edible
 
Propagation:
seed
 
Usage:
small patio tree, street tree - good for small landscapes, lawn tree, shade tree
 
Landscape Care:
Watering likes regular water
Fertilizing balanced in spring
Pruning shape and head back
Pests/Diseases aphids
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: Canary Islands
Family: Lauraceae

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