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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 9–10Type Shrub, TreeClimate Mediterranean
Laurel Sumac (Malosma Laurina) — It features glossy, aromatic leaves and clusters of small, creamy-white flowers in spring
Laurel Sumac (Malosma Laurina) — Avoid planting in areas prone to frostLaurel Sumac (Malosma Laurina) — Ideal for adding texture and year-round greenery to water-wise gardensLaurel Sumac (Malosma Laurina) — This plant can reach up to 10 feet in height and 8 feet in widthLaurel Sumac (Malosma Laurina) — The Laurel Sumac, Malosma laurina, is a robust evergreen shrub native to California coastal regionsLaurel Sumac (Malosma Laurina) — scientifically identified as Malosma laurinaLaurel Sumac (Malosma Laurina) — Drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils+20

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Anacardiaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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