Red Bay

Persea borbonia

Family: Lauraceae

Native Range: Southeastern U.S. to South Florida

Description: Evergreen tree to 20 feet

Flowering season: Spring

Exposure: Full sun to light shade

Moisture: Moist to average

Moderate Salt Tolerance

USDA Hardiness Zone: 8-11

Host to the Palamedes and Spicebush Swallowtail Butterflies