Laurus nobilis
BAY, SWEET BAY
Lauraceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
12m
Plant habit
 
6m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia, North Africa, SW Asia-Middle East

Other Botanical Names:

Other Common Names: Bay Laurel, Laurel, Sweet Laurel

 
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Laurus nobilis
BAY, SWEET BAY
Lauraceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
12m
Plant habit
 
6m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: aromatic

Edibility: culinary herb, edible leaves


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, formal & cottage designs

Uses: formal screen, informal screen, large planter, topiary, standard, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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