Botanical Name: Laurus nobilis
Common Name: Sweet Bay, Grecian Laurel Type of Plant: dicot: tree/shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape a very erect, single or multi-trunked, densely branched plant; becomes pyramidal-cone shaped with age Height 10-30'(50') Spread 1/2-1/3 Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoors full or partial sun Soil deep well-draining loam preferred; grows poorly in alkaline Hardiness Hardy (zones 5-9, 12-24) Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, oval-elliptic; 2-4" long, very aromatic when crushed; upper surface is dark green, lower pale green Flowers inconspicuous, small, yellow, in axillary or terminal clusters; late spring-summer Fruit a berry: dark purplish-black, oval, 1/2-1" long Propagation: seed, hardwood cuttings Usage: a vertical accent or topiary for formal landscapes; large background screen or hedge; large container plant Landscape Care: Watering regular preferred; tolerates heavy irrigation if drainage is good; grows poorly if water-stressed Fertilizing balanced, in spring; check for iron chlorosis Pruning to shape desired, anytime; makes good topiary Pests/Diseases scale Special Conditions/Other Origin: Europe Family: Lauraceae Notes: |
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