Gordonia lasianthus
Common name(s): Loblolly Bay, Bay, Black Laurel
Plant type: evergreen medium tree
Primary method of propagation: seed
Alternate propagation method(s): cutting, layering
Propagation by Cuttings
Cutting type: stem tip
Time of year to take cuttings: Summer
Cutting maturity: semi-hardwood
Rooting hormone: IBA TALC 3000 PPM
Rooting environment: intermittent mist
Time to rooting: 8-12 weeks
Comment: Wound cuttings
Propagation by Seed
Time of year to collect seed: late Summer
Time of year to sow seed: Summer
Seed treatment: no information
Propagation by Layering
Type of Layering: air
Time of year to layer: late Summer
Wounding: remove a ring of bark