Redbay (Persea borbonia): A Tree Of Confusion
Reference Type
University Outreach Publication
University Outreach Publication
At the edge of streams, springs, and swamps hides the redbay tree. Redbay (Persea borbonia), with its evergreen aromatic leathery leaves, dark blue fruit hanging on into winter, and reddish bark is a jewel among trees.
The Native Americans found a host of medicinal uses for this medium sized tree. Early European Americans found the fine grained, highly polished wood to be perfect trim for bay boats and sailing ships. Southern gumbos require redbay leaf flavoring to be authentic. Now exotic pests threaten this unique American tree. This publication is to assist people understand the great variability and confusion regarding redbay taxonomy, its lineage and where it grows.
SFNR06-3
Authors
Kim D. Coder
Kim D. Coder
Date Published
2006
2006
Publisher
Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources, University of Georgia
Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources, University of Georgia
Publisher Location
Athens, GA
Athens, GA
Pages
6
6
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Publication Number
SFNR06-3
SFNR06-3
Sub-Topics
Diagnosis and Treatment, Disease, Forest Health, Health (tree), Identification, Insects, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Plant Health Care, Protection (tree), Selection (tree), Stress & Stressors
Diagnosis and Treatment, Disease, Forest Health, Health (tree), Identification, Insects, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Plant Health Care, Protection (tree), Selection (tree), Stress & Stressors
State(s)/Region(s)
Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Eastern, Piedmont, Southeast, International
Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Eastern, Piedmont, Southeast, International
Keywords
Red bay, Persea borbonia, Silkbay, Persea, Leaf characteristics, Redbay wilt, Redbay
Red bay, Persea borbonia, Silkbay, Persea, Leaf characteristics, Redbay wilt, Redbay
