Umbellularia californica Pollinator turning the tail of summer

turning the tail of summer into something close to high opera

Few small perennials give so much back to the garden's wildlife

along with bees and butterflies drawn to the late nectar

and the lover of hardy heirlooms

the deep yellow fall daisies close the season with real warmth

Umbellularia californica Pollinator turning the tail of summerCalifornia Laurel or Myrtlewood is a medium size dense evergreen tree with glossy leaves and rounded habit of growth. The leaves have a strong pungent odor when bruised. Grown as an ornamental tree in Oregon and northern California. The beautiful wood is valued for fine woodworking and is sold in many places in southwestern Oregon. Little known in the southern U. S. but well worth trying here.