Laurus nobilis – Bay Tree

£129.99

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Description

Classic, versatile, and beautifully fragrant, the Bay Tree is a timeless favourite for South London gardens. With its rich green, glossy foliage and naturally tidy form, it’s ideal for framing entrances, planting in pots, or using as a low-maintenance hedge. A culinary staple as well as a design statement, bay works beautifully alongside rosemary, lavender, or ornamental grasses in Mediterranean-style schemes.


 


Plants supplied in a growers pot, decorative pot not included.


 


Key Features & Care:




  • Mature Height: 4–8m (can be kept lower with pruning)


  • Mature Spread: 2–4m


  • Flower Colour: Pale yellow-green (small and inconspicuous)


  • Flowering Period: Spring


  • Foliage: Evergreen


  • Fragrant: No (fragrant foliage when crushed)


  • Growth Rate: Fast-growing


  • Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens, tolerates coastal conditions


  • Position: Full sun to partial shade


  • Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


  • Soil PH: Acid, neutral


  • Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand


  • Wildlife Friendly: Provides shelter for birds

 


Perfect For:




  • Coastal and urban gardens


  • Framing entrances or pathways


  • Culinary herb gardens


  • Mixed evergreen borders and container displays

 


How to Grow:


Plant in a sunny or lightly shaded spot in well-drained soil. Water regularly during dry periods and clip annually to maintain a neat, compact shape. Can be grown in containers for easy patio styling.


 


Please note:


Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.