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Persea palustrisPersea palustris

Swamp Bay, Swamp Redbay

In Stock: 3.04 lb (Total:3.04lb)

Persea palustris

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Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

1,306

Quantity:

3.04 lb

Collected in:

Louisiana

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1831391

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Introducing the Persea Palustris Swamp Bay, also known as the Swamp Redbay. This evergreen tree is native to eastern North America, ranging from Texas to Delaware and extending into the Bahamas. It primarily inhabits wetlands such as swamps, marshes, low pinewoods, and savannas. The plant can grow up to 15-20 meters in height and has leaves that are ovate to elliptic in shape, dense and pubescent when young, and lustrous and green when mature. The Swamp Bay has been classified as a separate species from the Redbay and belongs to the Lauraceae family. It is available for commercial purposes as a nursery stock. Shop now to add this beautiful tree to your landscape.