Florida Native:	Yes
Special interest:	Showy white flowers (late spring)
Growth Rate:	Moderate, upright (single or multiple trunks)
Height at Maturity:	40'
Width at Maturity:	20'
Grow Space:	Small to medium, 15' -20’ from OHU
Soil Requirements:	Acidic, moist to wet
Cold Hardiness:	Hardy
Evergreen/Deciduous:	Semi-evergreen, white/silver undersides
Salt Tolerance:	Low
Drought Tolerance:	Moderate
Comments:	Upright growth and small space requirements would Make this a good tree to try on smaller lots. Sweetbay is picky about soil acidity but not drainage. Leaf scales can be a problem, particularly on drier sites.
Uses:	Specimen, shade, buffer
Maintenance:	$$