Swamp bay

Swamp bay (Persea palustris) is a shrub or tree native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green. It has yellow flowers which appear in early spring. Black fruit is produced to a moderate extent from spring to summer.
It grows at moderate speed from a single stem to a height of about 35 feet with roots at least 24 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable for purchase. It is suitable for growing in a nursery. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, seed. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium soil, pH 5-7, medium fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has low salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It tolerates partial shade.
== Uses and Relationships ==
If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of low value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Persea palustris profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Persea Category:Native trees Category:Native shrubs Category:North American natives Category:Yellow-flowered natives Category:Early Spring blooming natives Category:Fruiting natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Moderate-growing natives Category:Natives between 25 and 50 feet tall Category:High moisture demand natives Category:Drought intolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs