Bay Leaf
Bay Laurel — Laurus nobilis
Aromatic leaves are used to season soups, sauces and braises; not grown for dessert fruit.
This plant is also called: Loureiro (Portuguese), Laurier noble (French), Alloro (Italian), Lorbeer (German), 月桂 (Chinese), ゲッケイジュ (Japanese), 월계수 (Korean), Nguyệt quế (Vietnamese). Names from public plant databases.
| Size / pot | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Gallon | 55.00 USD | Out of stock · Request this size |
Stock checked 35 minutes ago.
This plant isn't currently in stock. We can special-order it for you.
Not sure this tree fits your yard? Ask Maxi, or call us.
Plant facts
- Plant type
- Culinary shrub or tree
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Hardiness zones
- 8-10
- Chill hours
- 0
- Pollination
- Not applicable (grown for leaves).
- Mature size
- 10-30 ft as a tree; easily kept as a 4-10 ft shrub or container plant
- Sun exposure
- full sun to partial shade
- Harvest season
- Leaves can be picked year-round once the plant is established.
Growing results vary with your climate, site, care and weather. The information shown here is general guidance and does not guarantee how a plant will perform once planted at your property. For performance related issues, please reference our care guides.
Herbal, woodsy and slightly floral with eucalyptus-like notes. Leathery leaf used whole and removed after cooking. Strong savory-herbal aroma.
Florida hardiness zones
This plant is rated for zones 8 to 10. Zones it suits are outlined in the key.
- 8b (suits this plant)
- 9a (suits this plant)
- 9b (suits this plant)
- 10a (suits this plant)
- 10b (suits this plant)
- 11a
- 11b
Delivery and installation
Delivery and installation are available within 50 driving miles of our nursery. This plant is out of stock right now, so we cannot price delivery online yet. Ask for a special order, or call us and we will go from there.
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