Daphne laureola
Evergreen; dark green, glossy, long oblong, spirally arranged leaves. Yellow-green, honey-scented, bell shaped flowers that grow in clusters between leaves at tops of stems. Green to black egg shaped berries.
Plant Details
- Habitat:
Oak woodlands and shady areas.- Mature Height:
- 2-4’
- Target Audience:
- oak restoration
- ODA Listing:
- B
- Plant Look Alikes:
- Rhodies, Andromeda
- Plant Impacts:
- Poses a threat to Douglas fir forests and Oak woodlands. The shrub0 forms thick patches that block out sunlight, out-compete native flora, alter the soil chemistry, and potentially alter natural succession. The leaves, bark, and berries are toxic to mammals.
- Plant Links:
- King County Spurge laurel info ODA Spurge Laurel Info
- CWMA Actions List:
- education and outreach