Bay laurel (Laurus nobilis) — aromatic shrub.
Bay laurel (Laurus nobilis) – aromatic shrub. The bay laurel is an evergreen Mediterranean shrub with aromatic leaves used in cooking.
Benefits
- Aromatic leaves for the kitchen
- Attracts bees and pollinators
Seasonal care
- Spring: Start of the growing season: apply a suitable fertiliser and provide full sun.
- Summer: Water moderately.
- Autumn: Autumn is a good time for planting; gradually reduce watering.
- Winter: Tolerates down to -8°C; in cold areas protect the base with mulch.
Specifications
- Botanical name: Laurus nobilis
- Botanical family: Lauraceae
- Life cycle: Perennial
- Foliage: Evergreen
- Exposure: Sun
- Placement: Outdoors
- Growth rate: Medium
- Minimum temperature: -8 °C
- Drought resistance: Medium
- Mature height: 150-300 cm
- Mature width: 25-50 cm
- Flowering period: Summer
- Flower colour: White/purple
- Fragrance: Aromatic foliage
- Soil: Well drained, slightly chalky
- pH: 6,0-7,5
- Watering: Moderate
- Fertilising: Light, in spring
- Pruning: Regular harvesting
- Mulching: Optional
- Product code: 4039283
- EAN code: 6420384039283
Warnings
- Harvest regularly for tender leaves
- Avoid excess water
Frequently asked questions
Does it survive winter outdoors?
Partly – it tolerates down to -8°C; in very cold areas protect the base or shelter it.
What exposure and watering does it prefer?
Sun; moderate watering. The bay laurel is an evergreen Mediterranean shrub with aromatic leaves used in cooking.
When does it flower?
Flowering period: summer.
