The Bay Laurel is a slow growing, evergreen shrub/tree- it has highly aromatic, oval shaped, leathery leaves. The leaves of the Bay Laurel are used frequently in French and Mediterranean cooking. In the spring months this plant develops small green/yellow flowers that form in dense clusters.
Laurus nobilis (Bay Laurel)
Laurus nobilis
Bay Laurel
The Bay Laurel is a slow growing, evergreen shrub/tree- it has highly aromatic, oval shaped, leathery leaves. The leaves of the Bay Laurel are used frequently in French and Mediterranean cooking. In the spring months this plant develops small green/yellow flowers that form in dense clusters.
| Plant Type | Shrub, Tree |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 10 (30°F)Zone 11 (40°F)Zone 8 (10° F)Zone 9 (20° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow, Green |
| Flower Season | Spring |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Height | 12-40ft |
| Spread | 12-40ft |
| Characteristics | Award Winning, Edible, Evergreen, Great Foliage, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Drought, Salt |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
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