Bay Tree Laurus Nobilis 1.5L pot
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Product Details
Bay Tree
Botanical Name: Laurus nobilis
Common Names: Bay Tree, Sweet Bay, Bay Laurel, Laurel
Description
Bay Tree (Laurus nobilis) is an evergreen Mediterranean tree grown for its fragrant leaves, which are widely used in cooking. It has glossy, dark green foliage and can be pruned into attractive shapes, making it both an ornamental and practical addition to the garden. Bay Trees thrive in Perth’s Mediterranean climate and are well suited to gardens, courtyards, hedges, and large containers.
Features
- Evergreen tree with aromatic, glossy green leaves
- Leaves are commonly used fresh or dried in soups, stews, sauces, and roasts
- Slow-growing and long-lived
- Excellent for shaping into standards, topiary, or formal hedges
- Drought tolerant once established
- Suitable for gardens and large pots
- Produces small yellow flowers in spring followed by black berries on female plants
Mature Size
- Height: 4–8 metres (can be maintained at 2–3 metres with pruning)
- Width: 2–4 metres
Care in Perth
- Sunlight: Full sun to part shade.
- Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil.
- Watering: Water regularly while establishing. Once established, it is drought tolerant but benefits from occasional deep watering during hot Perth summers.
- Fertiliser: Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring.
- Pruning: Prune in late spring or summer to maintain the desired size and shape.
- Climate: Well suited to Perth’s warm, dry climate. Protect young plants from severe frost.
Landscaping Importance
Bay Trees are highly versatile and ideal for:
- Feature trees
- Formal gardens
- Topiary and standards
- Edible gardens and kitchen gardens
- Low hedges and screening
- Courtyards and patios
- Large decorative pots
- Mediterranean-style landscapes
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Bay Tree Laurus Nobilis 1.5L pot
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