Laurus nobilis – Bay Tree
£129.99
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.