Laurelia sempervirens Chilean laurel (Atherospermataceae) Evergreen tree

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Laurelia sempervirens
Chilean laurel
Evergreen tree
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The Laurelia sempervirens plant species is found in S. America - Chile. It is a member of the Atherospermataceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chilean laurel. Some home gardeners know the variety as L. aromatica. non Poir. L. serrata.

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Latin Name:  Laurelia sempervirens
Common Name:  Chilean laurel
Family:  Atherospermataceae
Author:  (Ruiz.&Pavon.)Tul.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  15   Mature Width:  15

Habitat:  Moist and wet soils in forests, deep gullies and creek beds[200].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in sun or semi-shade in any moderately fertile soil, including a limey soil, so long as it does not dry out in the growing season[200]. Requires a warm position sheltered from cold winds[200]. This species is not very hardy in Britain, tolerating temperatures down to about -5°c[200]. It succeeds outdoors in the mildest areas of the country[1], growing well and flowering regularly in Cornwall[11, 59]. Another report says that plants have withstood temperatures down to -11°c[104]. The foliage is very aromatic[188]. Closely related to to L. serrata[182]. Another report says that L. serrata is a synonym for this species[200]. Plants are often dioecious, male and female plants will need to be grown if fruit and seed is required.

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