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Laurus nobilis

Bay Laurel

Laurus · Lauraceae

Laurus nobilis is an aromatic evergreen tree or large shrub with green, glabrous (smooth) leaves. It is in the flowering plant family Lauraceae.

Classification

Genus

Laurus

Family

Lauraceae

Common name

Bay Laurel

Climate

temperate, subtropical

Laurus nobilis belongs to the Laurus genus within the Lauraceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience.

Water

Moderate

Light

Full sun to part shade

Soil

Well-drained

Growth rate

Moderate

Mature size

Varies by species

Landscape use

Maintain current usage

Species we plant alongside Bay Laurel.