Bay Cedar
Suriana maritima var. maritima
Family: Surianaceae
Bay Cedar grows in full sun and prefers sandy coastal soil. Water needs: Low.
How to Grow Bay Cedar
Bay Cedar growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Sandy coastal soil with a soil pH of 6.0-8.5, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-12. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Bay Cedar as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 180-300 days.
Plant Overview
Bay Cedar (Suriana maritima var. maritima) is listed in the Surianaceae family and categorized as a shrub with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-4554
- Family
- Surianaceae
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Bay Cedar is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Sandy coastal soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-8.5, and the listed hardiness range is 10-12.
- Hardiness zones
- 10-12
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Sandy coastal soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-8.5
- Water needs
- Low
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 180-300 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 180-300 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.