Bay trees make gorgeous standards, and they are reasonably quick growing by topiary standards. The thick, leathery dark green leaves of laurus nobilis make the bay tree a favourite for topiary – especially in potagers and herb gardens.
Laurus nobilis ‘Standard’
Bay trees make gorgeous standards, and they are reasonably quick growing by topiary standards. The thick, leathery dark green leaves of laurus nobilis make the bay tree a favourite for topiary – especially in potagers and herb gardens.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Common Name | Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay |
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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 | |
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