Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay. A conical evergreen tree or large shrub with leathery, long narrow pale green leaves with wavy-margins. Max Height 12m. Max Spread 10m. Flowers April to May. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Laurus nobilis f. angustifolia
A conical evergreen tree or large shrub with leathery, long narrow pale green leaves with wavy-margins.
Additional information
| Generic | Laurus |
|---|---|
| Species | nobilis |
| Varietry | f. angustifolia |
| Common Name | Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay |
| Flower Colour | green, yellow |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 12m |
| Family | Lauraceae |
| Spread | 10m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Conical |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Container, Pot |
| Toxicity | |
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