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| Botanical Name: |
Laurus nobilis
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| Sounds like: |
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| Common Name: |
Sweet Bay
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| Family Name: |
LAURACEAE
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| Genus: |
Laurus
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| species |
nobilis
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| Name Derivation |
G: From the ancient Latin name, meaning praise; S: Lat. famous
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| Growth Habit: |
Shrub/Small tree
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| Dimensions: |
Up to 17m x up to 6m
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| Flower: |
Small creamy-yellow, 4-petalled flowers, in groups of 3 or 4 in leaf axils in late spring - early summer. Dioecious.
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| Climate: |
Most soil types, although prefers fertile, well-drained soils. Tolerates light frosts when established. Salt and wind tolerant. Hardy in most conditions, except tropical with wet summers
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| Fruit: |
Dark purple drupes.
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| Propagation: |
Cuttings, layering
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| Horticulture Use: |
As a hedge, screen or small shade tree. Culinary use. Does well in containers, clipped to shape. Formal gardens. Excellent coastal hedge.
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| Culture & Maintenance: |
A hardy, handsome tree. Slow growing. Once established they do well in a sunny, exposed position. Can be clipped to hedge, or formal appearance. Susceptible to White and Pink Wax Scales (particularly in sub-tropics). Spray to control.
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| Foliage: |
Simple, alternate, leathery dark green, shiny, up to 10cm long, aromatic.
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