Nature Hills Nursery Bay Laurel
Best healthy plant for gardeners seeking culinary and ornamental value.
This evergreen Bay Laurel offers both ornamental beauty and culinary utility, serving as a fragrant privacy screen or patio accent. Its dark green leaves are prized for cooking, and the plant boasts resistance to pests and drought. Adaptable to various light conditions and soil types, it's easily maintained through pruning and suitable for container growing in colder climates.
$36.50
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Nature Hills Nursery
Who it's for
- Home cooks and gardeners who appreciate fresh, homegrown ingredients
- Gardeners seeking attractive, versatile plants for year-round visual interest
- Urban dwellers and those in colder climates wanting a portable herb
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in cold climates without suitable indoor overwintering space
- Impatient gardeners expecting rapid growth and quick results from their plants
- Small space gardeners who prefer low-maintenance plants requiring minimal shaping
Performance breakdown
Culinary Utility
Fresh, aromatic leaves provide superior flavor for home cooking and crafts.
Versatility
Adapts seamlessly from a garden privacy screen to a patio container.
Maintenance Ease
Low-maintenance nature makes it ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Climate Adaptability
Thrives outdoors in warm zones but requires winter protection elsewhere.
Resilience
High drought tolerance and natural pest resistance ensure long-term plant health.
Aesthetic Appeal
Dense, evergreen foliage maintains visual interest throughout the entire year.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Laurus nobilis
Tree Species
Oak
Mature Height
12-15 ft
Mature Width
12-15 ft
Growing Zones
8-11 (Patio 4-11)
Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Moderate
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Bloom Season
Spring
Fruit Bearing
No
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