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LAURUS nobilis
Commonly known as Poet's laurel, Sweet bay, True laurel
Culinary bayleaf
individually £12.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each
Large
£50.00 each
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Good to know
The laurel wreath of ancient Greece. Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects. -
Medicinal properties
Many medicinal uses including as a digestive aid, for reducing flatulence and the berries have even been used to(supposedly) cure baldness -
Pests & Diseases
Scale insects, tortrix moth caterpillars, powdery mildew, leaf spot. -
Place of origin
Mediterranean. -
EvergreenNarrowly ovate, glossy, dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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Yellow
Greenish-yellow -
Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea
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Cottage garden
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Patio / pot plants
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Town garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
12m (39ft) -
Spread
10m (33ft)
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TreeOr large shrub. Produces flowers 5mm (¼in) across followed by black berries.
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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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 foliageAromatic foliage.
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Fertile moist well-drained soilShelter from cold winds
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Broadly conical
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size12m (39ft)
10m (33ft)
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Densely branched conical tree or large shrub native to the Mediteranean region growing in moist rocky areas. Its aromatic leaves are used as a culinary herb.
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