Umbellularia californica, California laurel Japanese bell A shrub or low bush

A shrub or low bush that grows up to four feet tall and wide

The white flat flowers bloom in the summer

It does well on dry slopes or banks and is useful in erosion control

This is an extremely adaptable plant that can grow it hot dry xeric gardens as a companion to native or other mediterranean climate plants or can be used in the occasionally to regularly irrigated meadow

The stems are branched

Umbellularia californica, California laurel Japanese bell A shrub or low bushUmbellularia californica, California Bay A tree that can reach up to 80 feet tall and 30 feet wide. White flowers bloom in the spring. This tree releases terpenes that kill of competing plants. This tree can be potted or is great for bank stabilization or to be used as hedges. It is great for cooking and the roasted nuts are delicious! This plant produces a pollen that can produce an allergic reaction. Prune in the summer. Mature trees do not need