Laurus nobilis (Bay Tree)

Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Herb, Hedging & Screening, Culinary, Evergreen
Form Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush, Architectural Form
Size Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height)
Colours Medium green Foliage
Care Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness Very hardy, Drought Tolerant
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Plant Strengths: Sun loving drought tolerant plant; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Ideal for fast growing screening; Provides valuable winter interest; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Suitable for hedging or topiary; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Does not produce showy attractive flowers.

Design & Plant Use for Laurus nobilis:
  • Evergreen plant suitable for trimming to shape or topiary
  • Evergreen plant with attractive foliage for winter interest
  • Ideal for planting within the herb garden

Common Missspellings: Lauris, Laures, Lawrus, Larus, Lawres

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Laurus nobilis (Bay Tree)
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