Name: Laurus Nobilis "Bay Leaf" 10Liter
SKU: KZ142
Price: 215.0 ZAR
Availability: InStock

Laurus Nobilis "Bay Leaf" 10Liter

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Product Details

Botanical Name: Laurus nobilis

Common Names: Bay Leaf Tree, Sweet Bay, Laurel, Bay Laurel

📌 Product Description

Laurus nobilis, commonly known as the Bay Leaf Tree, is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree valued for its aromatic leaves used in cooking. The glossy, dark green foliage releases a rich, distinctive fragrance and flavour, making it a staple herb in kitchens worldwide.

Beyond its culinary use, this plant offers strong ornamental appeal with its dense, neat growth habit, making it ideal for formal gardens, hedging, or container planting. It can be shaped and pruned easily, often used in topiary forms such as standards or cones.

Highly adaptable and long-lived, the Bay Leaf Tree is a practical and attractive addition to both edible and decorative gardens.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 3 – 6 m (can be kept smaller with pruning)
Spread: 2 – 4 m
Growth Habit: Upright, dense evergreen shrub/tree
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun to semi-shade
Soil: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil

Water:
• Water regularly during establishment
• Once established, moderately drought-tolerant
• Avoid waterlogged conditions

Feeding: Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring and summer for optimal growth

Maintenance:
• Prune regularly to maintain shape and size
• Suitable for container growing and topiary
• Protect from severe frost in colder regions
• Generally low maintenance once established

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Spring or Autumn
Active Growth: Spring to summer
Harvest Time: Leaves can be harvested year-round
Climate Suitability: Suitable for most regions, prefers temperate to warm climates
Chill Requirement: Low (tolerates light frost once established)

🌼 Additional Benefits

• Aromatic leaves for culinary use
• Evergreen structure for year-round garden appeal
• Ideal for formal hedging and topiary
• Can be grown in containers or in-ground
• Low maintenance and long-lived plant

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Herb gardens
✔ Container planting
✔ Formal hedging
✔ Topiary shaping
✔ Edible landscaping

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