Laurus nobilis
Sweet Bay, Grecian Laurel
Description
This aromatic tree or large shrub is composed of a cluster of many straight, branched stems. Sweet Bay is densely pyramidal in shape with dark, glossy green leaves which are used in cooking.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12', 12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Black, Purple
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree, Specimen, Standard
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Patio, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Give your sprinkler system a checkup when turning it on in the spring and occasionally during the summer.
Trim branches that are obstructing spray patterns and raise sprinklers that are too low for spray to clear the grass.