Persea borbonia
Leaves are dried for use as spice.
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| Common Name | bay |
| Landscape Zone | LZ3 |
| Firewise Rating | AT RISK Firewise (3) |
| Urban Use | Medium |
| Invasive | No |
| Native | No |
| Utility Use | Yes |
| Ladder Potential without Pruning | Yes |
| Cold Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| Heat Tolerance Zone | 8 |
| Sun Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Soil pH | Acidic |
| Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils | Medium |
| Salt Tolerance | Yes |
| Drought Resistance | Medium |
| Pest Resistance | Medium |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Plant Form | Columnar |
| Plant Height Mature Size in feet | 15 |
| Plant Height Mature Size in meters | 4.5 |
| Trunk Size | Multi-stem < 6, |
| Bark | Smooth |
| Leaf Arrangement | Alternate |
| Leaf Persistance | Evergreen |
| Leaf Color | Green None |
| Leaf Type | Simple |
| Leaf Characteristics | Papery-thin |
