Torreya californica
( TOR - ee - uh ka - lih - FORN - ick - uh )
At-A-Glance Information
This species of evergreen tree needs full sun to partial shade and moderate water for best performance and growth. These trees are commonly called California Nutmeg, and are native to California's shaded mountain areas below 4,500 feet. They are slow-growers that eventually reach 15-20 feet tall and 12-15 feet wide. Crown is open and pyramidal, and branches are horizontal and slender. Foliage is dark green to blue-green, and has white banding on needle undersides. Fruit resembles a plum, and is pale green with purple markings. California Nutmeg grows well in zones 4-9 and 14-24. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.
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Resources
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 635, Torreya californica
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