Laurus nobilis – Bush
Bay Tree, Sweet Bay, Bay Laurel
Laurus nobilis is likely known foremost by its immediately recognisable leaf – the bay leaf, a popular culinary herb. However, The Bay Tree also makes for a brilliant ornamental evergreen tree that is particularly tolerant of drought.
Laurus nobilis Bush is a medium sized bush form of the species which has grown in a natural, unpruned shape.
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Plant Biography
Native to the Mediterranean, the Bay Laurel has a long history of uses in the surrounding cultures. The leaves are, of course, often used as a herb in food, but in the past were often used to tree ailments from bronchitis to influenza.
The fruit, oil from the fruit and the sticks all too have a wide variety of historical and contemporary uses, with the latter being used in Madeira as BBQ skewers to impart aromatic flavours into the food as it heats.
Whether the foliage is utilised in an herb garden or not, they are particularly attractive – growing on brown stems, the lush green leaves are leathery with a finely serrated wrinkled margin.
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Laurus nobilis Garden Design
The tree itself also has a wide variety of uses when it comes to gardening. It can be used as a small tree in a herb garden, or several can be planted in a row to create a screening privacy hedge that stays green all year round.
It looks great and is often used in patio tubs.
Care & Size Guidance
Laurus nobilis is particularly drought tolerant and can be planted in a variety of well drained soil types, and in a variety of locations – in full sun to partial shade.
Excellent condition, delivery times and well developed plant. A complete bargain for its height!
Andi F. –
Super size, extremely robust plants with lots of good stems. Well potted and on the tall size of the description. Courier firm where I live was really helpful and friendly, even going the extra mile to provide me with a rough time for delivery. Very happy and impressed all round.
Chris S. –
Superb specimen of a plant full of leaves, many stems and fast shipping and expertise packing assured safe arrival.
Les Pickin –
Arrived well packaged. Good sized, vigourous looking plant. Excellent value.
Christopher Hobday –