
Product Details
Bring timeless elegance and fragrance to your garden with the Laurus nobilis, also known as the Bay Laurel. This classic evergreen shrub or tree is prized for its aromatic, glossy leaves and beautiful formal shape, making it a favourite for hedging, topiary, or patio planters.
πΏ Key Features:
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Aromatic Evergreen Foliage: Deep green, fragrant leaves perfect for cooking and decoration.
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Versatile Growth: Ideal as a hedge, specimen shrub, or potted topiary.
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Hardy & Evergreen: Year-round colour and structure in any garden style.
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Low Maintenance: Simple to prune and shape into neat forms.
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Culinary Use: Fresh or dried leaves enhance a wide range of dishes.
β¨ Why Choose Bay Laurel?
Laurus nobilis combines beauty, practicality, and heritage. Its rich green foliage and classic form make it a perfect feature plant, while its culinary value adds an extra touch of usefulness. Itβs a fantastic choice for doorway planters, formal gardens, or evergreen hedges that look smart in every season.
π Specifications:
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Height: Typically 2β4m (can be maintained smaller with pruning)
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Spread: 1.5β3m
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Growth Rate: Moderate
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Foliage: Evergreen
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Form: Shrub or small tree
π± Planting & Care Tips:
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Thrives in well-drained soil, full sun to partial shade.
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Water regularly until established.
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Protect from severe frost in colder areas (move potted plants indoors in winter).
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Prune annually to maintain desired shape and size.
Add Mediterranean charm and aromatic greenery to your garden with Laurus nobilis β the elegant evergreen for both beauty and flavour.
Planting Tips
π§ Watering β Essential for Success
Consistent watering is vital from day one. Ambient rainfall is rarely sufficient, especially in the first season after planting. Water deeply and regularly to help roots establish β this is the main condition of our plant guarantee. Plants that are allowed to dry out may fail to establish and will not be covered under warranty.
Rootballed Plants
Handle rootballed plants with care and do not remove the hessian sacking, netting, or metal wire around the rootball. These materials are designed to hold the root system together during planting and will naturally break down in the soil. Simply place the rootball in the prepared planting hole, making sure it sits at the same depth it was previously growing. Backfill with soil, firm in gently, and water thoroughly.
Potted Plants
Remove the plant carefully from its pot and lightly tease out any circling roots before planting. Place it in a hole slightly larger than the pot, ensuring the top of the rootball is level with the surrounding soil. Backfill, firm in gently, and water generously.
Trees & Tall Plants
When planting trees or taller plants, always provide a strong stake or support for at least the first growing season. This helps the roots establish firmly and prevents wind damage. Position the stake on the windward side and secure the stem loosely with a soft tie, allowing for slight movement.
Need more help?
Have you got any questions? Feel free to contact us.
Email: info@hedgingsupplies.co.uk
Phone: 01509 270 943

