Wide, leathery, aromatic leaves cover evergreen tree. Compact, pyramidal growth habit. Tiny, yellow flowers make an appearance in spring, followed by small black berries. Use for screening, as a lawn tree, topiary or dry the leaves as herbs.
Plant with Trailing Rosemary
Characteristics
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Landscape Size: 12'-40' tall, 12'-40' width
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Light Requirement: Full Sun or Morning Sun/Afternoon Shade
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Water Needs: Low
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Sunset Zone: 5-9, 12-24
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Growth Habit: Compact, Pyramidal
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Growth Rate: Slow
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Attributes: Evergreen, Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, Fragrant, Fruiting, Waterwise
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods.
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices
Visit: National County Extension Offices
Green Thumb Guide
Plant in enriched, well draining soil. Feed with a tree and shrub fertilizer in spring before new growth begins. Prune in winter to maintain desired shape.
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