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Bay Cedar

Suriana Maritima

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Overview

Suriana maritima, commonly known as Bay Cedar, is a resilient shoreline shrub, thriving in sandy soils. It grows to 5-10 feet tall and wide, with gray-green foliage and yellow flowers that bloom year-round. Suited for USDA zones 8-11, it withstands salt spray and drought, making it perfect for coastal landscapes. Its dense growth habit provides excellent erosion control and serves as a habitat for wildlife.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 9–10Climate Arid
Bay Cedar (Suriana Maritima) — Suriana maritima, commonly known as Bay Cedar, is a resilient shoreline shrub, thriving in sandy soils
Bay Cedar (Suriana Maritima) — It grows to 5-10 feet tall and wide, with gray-green foliage and yellow flowers that bloom year-roundBay Cedar (Suriana Maritima) — Suited for USDA zones 8-11, it withstands salt spray and drought, making it perfect for coastal landscapesBay Cedar (Suriana Maritima) — Its dense growth habit provides excellent erosion control and serves as a habitat for wildlifeBay Cedar (Suriana Maritima) — commonly known as Bay CedarBay Cedar (Suriana Maritima) — This evergreen typically attains heights between 3 to 8 feet and spreads similarlyBay Cedar (Suriana Maritima) — linear gray-green leaves that cluster tightly along the branches+12

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Mature height
5–20 Ft.
Mature width
5–8 Ft.

Classification

Family
Surianaceae
Climate
Arid

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Bay Cedar (Suriana Maritima) — Suriana maritima, commonly known as Bay Cedar, is a resilient shoreline shrub, thriving in sandy soils
Bay Cedar (Suriana Maritima) — It grows to 5-10 feet tall and wide, with gray-green foliage and yellow flowers that bloom year-round
Bay Cedar (Suriana Maritima) — Suited for USDA zones 8-11, it withstands salt spray and drought, making it perfect for coastal landscapes
Bay Cedar (Suriana Maritima) — Its dense growth habit provides excellent erosion control and serves as a habitat for wildlife
Bay Cedar (Suriana Maritima) — commonly known as Bay Cedar
Bay Cedar (Suriana Maritima) — This evergreen typically attains heights between 3 to 8 feet and spreads similarly
Bay Cedar (Suriana Maritima) — linear gray-green leaves that cluster tightly along the branches
Bay Cedar (Suriana Maritima) — The leaves measure about 1 to 2 inches in length and contribute to the plant's overall hardy and full look
Bay Cedar (Suriana Maritima) — rendering a fine-textured appearance
Bay Cedar (Suriana Maritima) — bright yellow flowers measuring approximately 0.5 inches in diameter
Bay Cedar (Suriana Maritima) — flourishing in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11
Bay Cedar (Suriana Maritima) — The shrub thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil types
Bay Cedar (Suriana Maritima) — Given its proclivity for sandy
Bay Cedar (Suriana Maritima) — this plant is an excellent choice for seaside gardens or areas subjected to brackish environments
Bay Cedar (Suriana Maritima) — With its low maintenance requirements and beneficial habitat attraction for pollinators
Bay Cedar (Suriana Maritima) — Suriana maritima presents a hardy
Bay Cedar (Suriana Maritima) — attractive addition for landscape designs aimed at durability and ecological sustainability
Bay Cedar (Suriana Maritima) — yellow flowers in the garden
Bay Cedar (Suriana Maritima) — Suriana maritima, commonly known as Bay Cedar, is a resilient shoreline shrub, thriving in sandy soils; its dense growth habit