Umbellularia californica

Oregon Myrtle

FAMILY: LAURACEAE

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About Oregon Myrtle at OSU's Landscape Plants site

• Native from southern Oregon well into California.

• Height can reach 175’.

• Leaves are evergreen with smooth margins, 5” long, and intensely aromatic (can be used in cooking, but use a smaller amount than European bay leaf).

• Flowers yellowish, tiny, very fragrant; fruit looks like small green olives, and darkens in the fall.

• Fairly common in Portland.

Tree #	Location	Dimensions	Photo and Notes
184	2408 SE 16th Ave Private, Rear Yard	45' Height 73' Spread 19.4' Circ.	This tree is adjacent to the intersection of SE Hickory St. and SE Tamarack Ave. View full size image of Umbellularia californica - Oregon Myrtle
248	2904 N Rosa Parks Way Right Of Way	55' Height 46' Spread 10.6' Circ.	View full size image of Umbellularia californica - Oregon Myrtle
354	8235 & 8241 N Chautauqua Blvd Private, Rear Yard	54.6' Height 68' Spread 14.3' Circ.	This tree is on the property line to two properties. View full size image of Umbellularia californica - Oregon Myrtle