Malosma laurina
Laurel Sumac
Description
This evergreen shrub has dark green foliage that is red when it is young. A good plant for dry slopes.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background
Special Uses
Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.