Bay Tree Laurus Nobilis - 28cm Three Quarter Standard
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This stately Laurus Nobilis three quarter standard will add shape and interest to any garden or patio. The bay tree is a popular, evergreen shrub suitable for containers or growing in the ground. Kept neatly clipped, the dark-green foliage can create stunning formal shapes that make an entrance or look perfect on a patio. In the garden, bay trees grow as a large bushy shrub or small tree, reaching a height of 7.5m (23ft) or more.
It is a large, erect, evergreen shrub with aromatic, narrowly ovate, leathery, glossy leaves up to 10cm long and 2-4cm wide. Dried or fresh leaves are a popular flavouring in meal preparation. Flowers are 5mm small, pale greenish-yellow, in dense clusters. Fruits are oval berries 1.5 cm in diameter, glossy black when ripe. If pruned once or twice a year this standard will keep its shape.- Large, erect evergreen shrub
- Aromatic, narrow ovate, leathery leaves
- The aromatic flowers are small, pale greenish-yellow in dense clusters and are very attractive to pollinators
- If formed the fruit is oval and glossy black when ripe
- This is a clipped bay tree grown on a stem and clipped into shape; to maintain shape, prune twice a year
Additional Information
Needs sun part of the day. Shelter from strong, cold winds. Clip in June and September to maintain plant shape.Colour Of Flower/Head
WhiteProduct Dimensions (H)x(W)x(D)
(H)170 x (W)60cmColour Of Foliage
GreenGuarantee
YesLatin Name
Laurus nobilisPot Dimensions (H)x(W)x(D)
28cmQuantity In Pack
1RHS Award or Merited
YesSoil Type
Prefers well drained soil, multi-purpose compost and general purpose fertiliser.English Name
Bay TreeFlowering or Harvesting Months
MayHardiness
Hardy, H4Ultimate Plant Dimension
(H)600 x (W)400cm -
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