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LAURUS nobilis 'Aurea'

Commonly known as Golden bay

Excellent bright gold foliage

LAURUS nobilis 'Aurea'

Available again from summer 2022 - Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.

£14.00 each

Available again from summer 2022

2 to 3 Litre

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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.

Additional Features

	Good to know	Wildlife plant - insects
	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 Colour (if not green)

Gold

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

Soil Conditions

Fertile moist well-drained soil

Shelter from cold winds

Tree Shape

Broadly conical

Wildlife