Plant Details
- Common Name
- Bay Laurel
- Mature Height
- 10–40 ft
- Mature Width
- 8–30 ft
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Sun Requirements
- Full sun
Trees
Bay Laurel
Laurus nobilis is a versatile, long-lived evergreen that can be grown as a large shrub, a formal topiary, or a small tree. Its leathery, dark green leaves are a staple in kitchens for flavoring soups, stews, and sauces. It is highly adaptable to container gardening and responds exceptionally well to pruning and shaping.
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Plant Information
Description
- Laurus nobilis is a versatile
- long-lived evergreen that can be grown as a large shrub
- a formal topiary
- or a small tree. Its leathery
- dark green leaves are a staple in kitchens for flavoring soups
- stews
- and sauces. It is highly adaptable to container gardening and responds exceptionally well to pruning and shaping.
A timeless addition to any garden, this plant offers the unique benefit of fresh kitchen herbs right from your patio or landscape.
Uses
- Culinary herb
- topiary
- formal hedges
- container plant
- privacy screen
- and ornamental specimen.
Key Features
- Aromatic foliage
- culinary value
- excellent for topiary
- evergreen
- and adaptable to containers.
Planting
- Plant in well-drained
- slightly acidic soil. Best planted in fall through spring. If using as a hedge
- space plants 2 to 6 feet apart depending on desired density.
Recommended Spacing
- Privacy Hedge
- 2–6 ft apart
- Shrubs / Border
- 6–10 ft apart
- Groundcover
- 4–6 ft apart
- Trees
- 8–30 ft apart
- Accent / Specialty
- 8–12 ft apart
- Vines
- 6–10 ft apart
Care
Prune in spring to maintain shape or size. Protect from hard frosts in colder climates. Water deeply during dry summer periods.
- Water Needs
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Drought Tolerance
- Moderate
Plant Information Disclaimer
Plant characteristics, growth rates, mature sizes, spacing, care requirements, and other horticultural information provided on this page may be AI-assisted and are intended as general guidance only. Actual plant performance can vary based on climate, soil, water, sunlight, planting conditions, maintenance, and other environmental factors. Information may contain errors or may not apply to your specific conditions. We recommend confirming important planting, care, and selection decisions with a VN Nursery representative or qualified landscape professional before relying on this information.
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