Pimenta Species, Bay Rum Tree, West Indian Bay Tree
Pimentaracemosa

Category
Trees

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible