Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay. A conical evergreen tree or large shrub with glossy, dark green, aromatic leaves. 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
A conical evergreen tree or large shrub with glossy, dark green, aromatic leaves.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Laurus |
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Species | nobilis |
Varietry | |
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 | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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