Bay Laurel
An evergreen, aromatic-leaved shrub or small tree suited to shaping.
Bay laurel (Laurus nobilis) is native to the Mediterranean. Its dense foliage can be shaped into hedges, balls or pyramids.
Uses
- Formal gardens and hedges
- Topiary pot plant
- Leaf production for the kitchen
Care
Adapts to part shade. Frost-damaged shoots are pruned in spring. Few pests and easy care.
Care notes
- Shape pruning in spring
- Frost protection while young
Technical data
| Botanical name | Laurus nobilis |
|---|---|
| Cold hardiness | −12 °C |
| Sale size | 100–120 cm, 15 L |
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- Plant type
- Tree
- Suitable climate zones
- Central & Eastern Anatolia (continental)Aegean & Marmara (temperate)Black Sea (humid)
- Water need
- Low
- Mature height
- 2,500 cm
3,800 ₺