Laurus nobilis | Bay laurel - 100-150cm, 5lt Lavatera star-shaped florets

star-shaped florets

creamy-white to yellow flowers bloom in early summer and are followed by small

and deep green leaves

frost-free locations

but may be damaged by pests

Laurus nobilis | Bay laurel - 100-150cm, 5lt Lavatera star-shaped floretsLaurus nobilis, or Bay Laurel, is a dense, compact, slow growing, evergreen shrub or small tree of pyramidal habit, dark grey bark, and aromatic, narrowly ovate, leathery, dark green leaves used in cooking, especially in French and Mediterranean cuisine. Clusters of small, yellowish flowers bloom in spring and are followed by glossy, dark purple, berry like drupes. Bay Laurel can grow in a wide range of soils, as long as they are well drained, but