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  • LAURUS nobilis 'Aurea'
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    LAURUS nobilis 'Aurea'

    Commonly known as Golden bay

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    Excellent bright gold foliage
     
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - insects
    • Pests & Diseases
      Scale insects, tortrix moth caterpillars, powdery mildew, leaf spot.
    • Place of origin
      Mediterranean
    • Evergreen
      Narrowly ovate, glossy leaves to 10cm (4in) long
    • Coastal / windswept
      Slightly back from the sea
    • Cottage garden
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Town garden
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Gold
    • Entire
    • Ovate
    • Height
      12m (39ft)
    • Spread
      10m (33ft)
    • Tree
      Or large shrub
    • 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.

    • 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)
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Shelter from cold winds
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Broadly conical
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      12m (39ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        10m (33ft)
       
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    The golden variety of this densely branched conical tree or large shrub native to the Mediteranean region growing in moist rocky areas.

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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    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
    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
    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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