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    LAURUS
    LAURUS
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    LAURUS

    Commonly known as Bay tree, Canary Island laurel

    Includes the well-known, aromatic bay tree.

    Genus of 2 species of evergreen shrubs and trees from woodland, scrub and rocky places in the Azores, the Canary Islands and the Mediterranean.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Pests & Diseases
      Scale insects, tortrix moth caterpillars, powdery mildew, leaf spot.
    • Place of origin
      Canary Islands
    • Evergreen
      Dark green leaves to 13cm (5in) long paler beneath, with hairs along the midrib beneat
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Entire
    • Ovate
    • Height
      10m (33ft)
    • Spread
      8m (26ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Spreading habit. Produces flowers in clusters in the leaf axils. Those on the male are more ornamental
    • Tree
      Or large shrub
    • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
      Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
    • Scented foliage
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Shelter from cold winds
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      10m (33ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        8m (26ft)
      		  
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    varieties
    LAURUS nobilis
    Sweet bay
    Culinary bayleaf
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £12.50
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    Large
    £55.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    LAURUS nobilis 'Aurea'
    Golden bay
    excellent bright gold foliage
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £14.50

    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
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