Torreya californica
CALIFORNICA NUTMEG TREE
Taxaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree or conifer

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
25m
Plant habit
 
8m

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Origins: USA

Other Botanical Names: Caryotaxus myristica, Foetataxus myristica, Torreya myristica, Tumion californicum

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Torreya californica
CALIFORNICA NUTMEG TREE
Taxaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen tree or conifer

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
25m
Plant habit
 
8m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Ornamental Fruit: purple-green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, oriental & formal designs

Uses: street tree, shade tree, windbreak

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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