Name: Laurus nobilis
SKU: 9e59c2d9f5d7
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Laurus nobilis

Bay Laurel, Bay Leaf Tree

Main interest:

herbs, excellent house plant

Exposure:

full sun to partial shade. Rich, moist, well drained soil

Flower colour:

chartreuse, late spring to early summer

Foliage:

green, thick, glossy, oval foliage, evergreen

USDA Hardiness:

zone 8:-12.2 ° C (10 ° F) View Zone Map

Mature height & width (max.):

height: 15-20 ft (4.5-6 m)

Use:

interesting specimen for shady areas such as patios, herb gardens and woodland gardens

Bay Laurel is an aromatic, evergreen shrub or tree native to the Mediterranean. Typically growing 10-30 feet tall, but commonly pruned smaller in for garden purposes. Green, thick, glossy leaves also used as a culinary herb. The female plant produced small yellow-green flowers in the spring, and when pollinated, purple-black berries. North of zone 8 it should be grown in household containers.

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