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| Botanical Name: |
Umbellularia californica |
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| Other Common Names: |
California laurel, Oregon myrtle, Pepperwood, Spice tree, Myrtle, Bay laurel |
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| Common Uses: |
Cabinetmaking, Decorative veneer, Furniture , Furniture squares or stock, Interior trim, Millwork, Novelties, Paneling , Turnery, Utility furniture, Woodenware, Bedroom suites, Bent Parts, Building materials, Chairs, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Desks, Dining-room furniture, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Figured veneer, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Furniture components, Hatracks, Interior construction, Kitchen cabinets, Living-room suites, Moldings, Office furniture, Radio, stereo, TV cabinets, Rustic furniture, Stools, Tables , Trimming, Veneer, Wainscotting, Wardrobes |
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| Distribution: |
The only tree in its family found in the western United States, California laurel is reported to occur from Oregon to California, from latitudes 44 degrees to 33 degrees north. It is reported to grow in the Coast Ranges, the southwestern Cascade Range and all along the western Sierra Nevada. Its range is reported to be limited to within 160 miles east of the Pacific Coast. Many laurel trees are reported to be found in parks and riparian areas. |
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