Wide, leathery, aromatic leaves cover evergreen tree. Compact, pyramidal growth habit. Tiny, yellow flowers make an appearance in spring, followed by small black berries. Leaves are popular in cuisine for their distinctive flavor and aroma.
Plant with Lavender
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.
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 (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices (Opens in new window)
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.
These characteristics apply to the North Texas 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: Texas A&M Extension Offices (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices (Opens in new window)