Bay Tree. An excellent foliage plant that lends itself to topiary. Keep cool and trim regularly to maintain required size. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers April to May. Fruits June to August. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Protect from frost.
Laurus nobilis
An excellent foliage plant that lends itself to topiary. Keep cool and trim regularly to maintain required size
Additional information
| Generic | Laurus |
|---|---|
| Species | nobilis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Bay Tree |
| Flower Colour | green |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 2m |
| Family | Lauraceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Conical |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | black |
| Fruits When | June, August |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Protect from frost |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Water sparingly in winter, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
| Border | Culinary, Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Pinch shoots regularly to encourage branching |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Powdery mildew, Scale |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Place outdoors in the summer |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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