Water
Provide consistent moisture, particularly when young and during hot, dry spells. Reduce watering in cooler months but do not let the soil become completely dry.
Redbay (Tamala borbonia) is an evergreen tree native to the southeastern United States, known for its fragrant foliage and small, inconspicuous flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
60% intensity
Protect from intense afternoon sun in hot climates.
Keep soil consistently moist, especially during establishment and dry periods.
70% intensity
Prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy and loamy soils.
50% intensity
Thrives in moderate temperatures, with a preferred range of 15-25 °C.
60% intensity
Can tolerate brief dips below freezing.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Feed in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
30% intensity
Avoid over-fertilization.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Provide consistent moisture, particularly when young and during hot, dry spells. Reduce watering in cooler months but do not let the soil become completely dry.
Prune lightly after flowering to shape the tree or remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Avoid heavy pruning, as it can stress the tree. Remove suckers from the base promptly.
Easily propagated from seeds sown in the fall or from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Seed germination can be slow. Layering is also an effective method.
Not typically repotted as it is a tree. For container-grown specimens, repot every 2-3 years into a slightly larger pot with fresh, well-draining potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Redbay (Tamala borbonia) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Laurales |
| Family | Lauraceae |
| Genus | Tamala |
| Species | Tamala borbonia |
Similar in genus Tamala
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