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Bay

Bay Overview

DESCRIPTIONA culinary classic, bay’s glossy green foliage is a flavor favorite in soups, stews, and meat dishes. Bay only survives to 25 degrees, so it’s commonly grown in containers, sounding a steady evergreen note on patios during the growing season and gracing sunny interior windows after frost. In the landscape, established trees are fuss-free and drought tolerant. Potted bay is susceptible to scale insects; hand-pick any offenders. Protect potted bay from intense sunlight in hottest zones. If you love to cook, keep dried leaves on hand; they’re an essential herb for bouquet garni.
GENUS NAMELaurus nobilis
COMMON NAMEBay
PLANT TYPEPerennial, Shrub, Tree
LIGHTPart Sun, Sun
HEIGHT6 to 6 inches
WIDTH1 to 20 feet
FLOWER COLORGreen
SEASON FEATURESSpring Bloom, Summer Bloom, Winter Interest
SPECIAL FEATURESGood for Containers
ZONES10, 11, 8, 9
PROPAGATIONStem Cuttings
PROBLEM SOLVERSDeer Resistant
HARVEST TIPSPick leaves as needed during the growing season. When plants undergo peak growth flushes in spring and summer, gather additional leaves to dry for use later in the year. Dried leaves offer peak flavor for 3 months after harvest.
 

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'Undulata' bay laurel

‘Undulata’ bay laurel

Laurus nobilis ‘Undulata’ has wavy leaf margins, providing extra ornamental value. It is at least as hardy as the species and can be used as a culinary herb in the same manner. Zones 8-11

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