Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis ) | Topiary | Plants

Bay Laurel

Laurus nobilis

Common Name: Bay Laurel
Genus: Laurus
Species: nobilis

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Category: Topiary

Height: 12.00 m (1200 cm)
Spread: 10.00 m (1000 cm)

Hardiness: Half-Hardy
Growth Rate: Slow growing
Flowering Period: March to May
Long Flowering Period
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Green, Yellow
Sun/Shade: Full sun or Partial shade
Soil Type: Normal/Loam
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained
Features: Has fragrant flowers/foliage, Makes a good hedge, A good architectural plant, Long flowering period

An evergreen shrub that is grown for its lustrous aromatic dark green leaves rather than for the rather insignificant clusters of greenish-yellow flowers it bears in spring. This handsome slow-growing shrub or small tree is perfect for screening and makes a lovely foil for deciduous flowering shrubs. It will thrive in most conditions provided it is sheltered from strong winds and it can also be clipped into a strong shape. The aromatic leaves are valuable fresh or dried for flavouring savoury stocks or sauces.

Garden Care: Keep well-watered during the growing season and feed with a slow-release fertiliser such as Osmacote. Clip established plants lightly twice during the summer months to retain a balanced shape using secateurs not shears.

The plants can be trained into most shapes such as ball or pyramid as in the photo. You will need some patience to train these bays in a topiary shape as they are slow-growing.