Laurelia sempervirens (Peruvian Nutmeg, Chilean Laurel)
Botanical Information
| Family | Atherospermataceae |
| Genus | Laurelia |
| Species | sempervirens |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to Chile. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8-11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 9 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c-H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -12.2-10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 10-50 |
| Height | 15-20 m |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagated by seed. |
| Cultivation | Grows well in full to part sun and a variety of soils. |
| Notable Specimens | Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Found in moist soils in forests, deep gullies and creek beds. |
| Bark/Stem Description | The tree has smooth, pale yellow/ cream bark. As the tree matures the bark cracks and becomes rough. |
| Leaf Description | The bright green leaves are narrow at the base and oval-shaped. The are leathery, shiny and 5-10 cm long with serrated edges. |
Photographs
Laurelia sempervirens, form. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Laurelia sempervirens, leaf. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Laurelia sempervirens, bark. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.