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Laurus nobilis

Sweet Bay, Bay Leaf, Grecian Laurel

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Norman's Nursery/Mullany

 

Description

This aromatic tree or large shrub is composed of a cluster of many straight, branched stems Sweet Bay is densely pyramidal in shape with dark, glossy green leaves which are used in cooking.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

6-12', 12-25', 25-40'

Width Range

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Black, Purple

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree, Specimen, Standard

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Patio, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Wind Break

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.