Bay Leaf Trees (Bay Laurel)

An evergreen shrub or small tree, with aromatic leaves, commonly called "bay leaves" and used to flavour culinary recipes. 

Common names: Bay tree, Bay Leaf tree, Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay

Edible: Leaves used as an herb in cooking (but not eaten whole)
Harvest timing: All year, though leaves have the highest oil content in mid-summer

Scientific name: Laurus nobilis
Light requirements: Full sun to part shade
Full-grown size: 4-15'+ tall
Hardiness: Zone 8
Pollination: Cross-pollinated, but pollination not needed to harvest leaves 
Wildlife: Not notable
Origin: Mediterranean 
Noteworthy: Leaves used as an herb in cooking. Can be grown in a container. 

WE DO NOT SHIP LIVE PLANTS. THEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP AT OUR NURSERY IN ERRINGTON, BC.