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Laurel Sumac

Malosma Laurina

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Overview

The Laurel Sumac, Malosma laurina, is a robust evergreen shrub native to California coastal regions. It features glossy, aromatic leaves and clusters of small, creamy-white flowers in spring. This plant can reach up to 10 feet in height and 8 feet in width. Drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils. Ideal for adding texture and year-round greenery to water-wise gardens. Avoid planting in areas prone to frost.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Very LowZones 9–10Climate Mediterranean
Laurel Sumac (Malosma Laurina) — The Laurel Sumac, Malosma laurina, is a robust evergreen shrub native to California coastal regions
Laurel Sumac (Malosma Laurina) — It features glossy, aromatic leaves and clusters of small, creamy-white flowers in springLaurel Sumac (Malosma Laurina) — This plant can reach up to 10 feet in height and 8 feet in widthLaurel Sumac (Malosma Laurina) — Drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soilsLaurel Sumac (Malosma Laurina) — Ideal for adding texture and year-round greenery to water-wise gardensLaurel Sumac (Malosma Laurina) — Avoid planting in areas prone to frostLaurel Sumac (Malosma Laurina) — scientifically identified as Malosma laurina

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Very Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Anacardiaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Laurel Sumac (Malosma Laurina) — The Laurel Sumac, Malosma laurina, is a robust evergreen shrub native to California coastal regions
Laurel Sumac (Malosma Laurina) — It features glossy, aromatic leaves and clusters of small, creamy-white flowers in spring
Laurel Sumac (Malosma Laurina) — This plant can reach up to 10 feet in height and 8 feet in width
Laurel Sumac (Malosma Laurina) — Drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils
Laurel Sumac (Malosma Laurina) — Ideal for adding texture and year-round greenery to water-wise gardens
Laurel Sumac (Malosma Laurina) — Avoid planting in areas prone to frost
Laurel Sumac (Malosma Laurina) — scientifically identified as Malosma laurina

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