Persea Palustris " Swamp Bay"

Persea Palustris " Swamp Bay" host plant

Butterfly host plant for Palamedes Swallowtail (Papilio Palamedes) and Spicebush Swallowtail ( Papilio Troilus)

Pot Size: 1 gallon

Height: 12" to 24"

Fact about Persea Borbonia " Swamp Bay" host plant:

Swamp bay tree is an excellent host plant for the palamedes and spicebush swallowtail butterfly. The leaves are alternate, simple, entire, lanceolate or long elliptic, around 2" long. Fruit: an along drupe to about 1/2" in length. Distribution: Swamp, coastal swales and spring margins.

* Family: Lauraceae

* Zones: 7 to 11

* Height: up to 60 feet

* Bloom Time: March to June

* Sun: Full sun to part shade

* Water: Medium