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How to Grow and Care for Silk bay

Silk bay is a small to medium-sized shrub native to North America, typically found in sandy soils of pine woodlands. Its evergreen leaves are glossy and lance-shaped, contributing to its resilience in variable conditions. Distinctive for its aromatic presence, the plant produces small yellow-green flowers followed by edible purple-black fruits, resembling miniature avocados which are consumed by local wildlife.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Silk bay

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Hardiness Zones	8-12

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Silk bay exhibits traits of both a small deciduous tree and a large shrub, reaching heights roughly between 4 to 20 feet (1.2 to 6 meters). It possesses simple, glossy, and evergreen leaves, which create a dense foliage throughout the year. The leaves may vary, including obovate to lanceolate shapes with smooth edges. Typical for identification are its small, inconspicuous flowers, which are succeeded by yellow-green fruit that mature over time to become a dark, rather purplish color. Silk bay's adaptability to well-drained, sandy soils and full sunlight make it suitable for various habitats.

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