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: 6-36' tall Hardiness: Zone 8 Pollination: Cross-pollinated, but pollination not needed to harvest leaves Wildlife: Not notable Origin: Mediteranean Noteworthy: Leaves used as an herb in cooking. Can be grown in a container.
WEDO NOT SHIPLIVE PLANTS. THEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP AT OUR NURSERY IN ERRINGTON, BC.
