Bay laurel 17 cm

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: 4018394
• EAN code: 6420384018394

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.