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Tabu-no-ki Tree, Persea

Perseathunbergii

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Family

Lauraceae (law-RAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Persea (PER-see-uh)

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Species

thunbergii (thun-BERG-ee-eye)

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Synonym

Machilus thunbergii

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Smooth

Textured

Height

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Pale Green

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

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Cypresslocal

Cypress, TX | May 2010 | positive

This continues to be a great and stunning tree to have, the foliage is very glossy leathery green, growth is rapid especially during warm...Read More

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