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Sweet Bay, Bay Laurel
Laurus nobilis

Climate Resiliency 4 out of 5 stars

Aromatic leaves may be used in cooking. Susceptible to burning in full sun and needs protection from drying winds.

• Plant type: Tree
• Maintenance level: Low
• Water requirement: Medium
• Sun exposure: Full
• Height range: 7–17 Feet
• Width range: 7–17 Feet
• Canopy value: 85 ft²
• Growth rate: Slow
• Seasonal habit: Evergreen
• Flower color: Yellow
• Flower season: Spring, Summer
• Fruit color: Purple, Blue
• Fruit season: Autumn
• General foliage color: Green
• Design style: Patio Plants
• Hardiness cold tolerance: 10 °F
• Soil preference: Sand, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Well Drained, Dry
• Native location: Southern Mediterranean Region
• PH preference: Alkaline/Basic, Neutral
• Sunset zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, H1, H2
• USDA hardiness zone: 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b

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