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LAURUS nobilis

Commonly known as Poet's laurel, Sweet bay, True laurel

Culinary bayleaf

LAURUS nobilis

Not available until May 2022 -

individually £12.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each

Not available until May 2022

2 to 3 Litre

Large £50.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

7.5 to 10 Litre

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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.

Additional Features

	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.

Garden Location/Conditions

Coastal / windswept

Slightly back from the sea with more shelter

Hardiness

Frost hardy (down to -5)

Leaf margin

Entire

(see photos above)

Leaf shape

Ovate

(see photos above)

Pruning group

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.

RHS group 1

Scented Plants

Scented foliage

Aromatic foliage.

Soil Conditions

Fertile moist well-drained soil

Shelter from cold winds

Tree Shape

Broadly conical

Wildlife