Laurus nobilis 'Crispa' ('Undulata')
Bay Leaf Plant, Bay Leaf Tree, Wavy Bay Leaf
- Main interest:
- narrow wavy leaves, aromatic culinary herb, excellent houseplant
- Exposure:
- full sun to partial shade
- Soil humidity:
- dry to moist soil
- Flower colour:
- creamy white
- Fragrance:
- fragrant
- Flowering period:
- May to June
- Foliage:
- green
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 7b: -15 °C (5 °F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width:
- height: 15 ft (4.5 m) width: 8 ft (2.4 m)
- Use:
- specimen for patios, container, herb gardens
Wavy Bay Laurel is a fast-growing, aromatic Bay leaf plant, native to the Mediterranean. Pyramidal in shape, the Wavy Bay Leaf tree typically grows to 15 feet tall, but is commonly pruned smaller for garden purposes. The leaves are thick, green, and glossy with a crisp, wavy edge. They are used as a culinary herb for flavouring meats, BBQ, stews, and soups. Laurus nobilis 'Crispa' ('Undulata') has a more subtle and complex flavour than Laurus nobilis, and is generally a bit hardier (USDA Zone 7b). The aromatic foliage is also used for holiday garlands and wreaths, to beautiful affect.
The female Bay Leaf plant produces small, yellow-green flowers in the spring, and when pollinated, purple-black berries. In regions colder than USDA Zone 7b, it should be grown in containers, and brought indoors in the fall. It is very easy to grow and long lived in containers.
- Main interest:
- narrow wavy leaves, aromatic culinary herb, excellent houseplant
- Exposure:
- full sun to partial shade
- Soil humidity:
- dry to moist soil
- Flower colour:
- creamy white
- Fragrance:
- fragrant
- Flowering period:
- May to June
- Foliage:
- green
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 7b: -15 °C (5 °F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width:
- height: 15 ft (4.5 m) width: 8 ft (2.4 m)
- Use:
- specimen for patios, container, herb gardens
Wavy Bay Laurel is a fast-growing, aromatic Bay leaf plant, native to the Mediterranean. Pyramidal in shape, the Wavy Bay Leaf tree typically grows to 15 feet tall, but is commonly pruned smaller for garden purposes. The leaves are thick, green, and glossy with a crisp, wavy edge. They are used as a culinary herb for flavouring meats, BBQ, stews, and soups. Laurus nobilis 'Crispa' ('Undulata') has a more subtle and complex flavour than Laurus nobilis, and is generally a bit hardier (USDA Zone 7b). The aromatic foliage is also used for holiday garlands and wreaths, to beautiful affect.
The female Bay Leaf plant produces small, yellow-green flowers in the spring, and when pollinated, purple-black berries. In regions colder than USDA Zone 7b, it should be grown in containers, and brought indoors in the fall. It is very easy to grow and long lived in containers.
Also known as: Wavy Bay Tree, Wavy Bay Laurel Tree, Wavy Sweet Bay Tree, Wavy Bay Laurel Plant
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