Laurus nobilis
Sweet Bay
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:
Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.
By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.