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Laurus nobilis
Tall vigorous tree with dark green aromatic leaves. Essential for the cook's garden. Small cream flowers are followed by black berries. Easily grown, though avoid very dry sites. Excellent for clipping, topiary, or hedging. Frost hardy.
Genus
Laurus
Species
nobilis
Cultivar
Common name
Bay Tree
Family name
Lauraceae
Place of origin
Europe
DETAILS
Height
5 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Avoid dry soils / Must be well drained
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Immaculate / Magnificent / Nourishment / Texture / Whimsical
Trees
Category
Small 4.5 to 9 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
Where to buy our plants