BAY LAUREL . GRECIAN LAUREL . BAY Laurus nobilis

Enjoy BAY LEAF plants for their . . .
. culinary use in flavoring sauces - bouquet garni
. spicy aromatic leaves enjoyed fresh or dried
. popular year-round use in containers
. pest-free + easygoing + eco-friendly growth habit

mature height: 12-15'+
preferences: sun to partial shade, rich, well-drained soils
usda plant hardiness zones: 8, 9, 10
sunset plant hardiness zones: 5-9, 11-24 [western states]

Bay Laurel's an excellent choice for . . .
. kitchen + herb gardens
. container gardening
. low-maintenance landscaping
. deer resistant foliage
. privacy screens and clipped hedges

plant family: Lauraceae [Laurel family]
plant origin: Southern Mediterranean
growth habit: evergreen, upright, dense, slow
flower: creamy white, spring, inconspicuous
foliage: dark green, glossy, leathery, aromatic
a.k.a.: Bay Leaf, Grecian Bay, Apollo's Laurel, Poet's Laurel, Noble Laurel, True Bay
our plant size: Premium Three Gallon Plant