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Laurus nobilis (Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 503343


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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Laurales
Family: Lauraceae
Genus: Laurus
Species: Laurus nobilis
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Evergreen
  • Fragrant
  • Herb
  • Shrub
  • Tree
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 m)
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Flowering Start edit
  • Spring
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Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Dark
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Hedging/Screening
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Rich
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Bloom Colour edit
  • Yellow/Gold
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Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Stem Cutting
  • Layering - Simple
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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Jewell (5504) wrote on Jun 22 2010
Slow growing tree/herb. Makes a good container plant. Leaf, and flowers can be used for cooking. Leaf is very fragrant.

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