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Laurus nobilis / 24Cm / 120Cm
Laurus nobilis
Confirmed format: 24cm Pot • approx. 120cm supplied height
Plant Highlights: Glossy, aromatic dark green leaves • Naturally dense, upright and bushy habit • Ideal for topiary, hedging and container displays • Suitable for clipping into shape • Provides year-round evergreen structure
Overview
Laurus nobilis, commonly known as Bay Laurel, is a classic evergreen shrub valued for its glossy, aromatic leaves and naturally dense growth. Its elegant form makes it equally at home as a specimen plant, clipped topiary, or an attractive evergreen feature in borders and large patio containers. The richly scented leaves have long been appreciated for culinary use when harvested from untreated plants, while the handsome foliage provides year-round structure and colour in the garden.
Why We Love It
Bay Laurel brings timeless structure and versatility to outdoor spaces. It responds well to regular clipping, making it an excellent choice for formal gardens, topiary, and stylish contemporary patio containers.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Laurus nobilis |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Bay Laurel |
| Plant Type | Evergreen shrub |
| Foliage | Glossy, aromatic dark green leaves |
| Flower Colour | Small yellow flowers |
| Flowering Season | Spring |
| Growth Habit | Dense, upright and bushy |
| Position | Full sun or partial shade |
| Soil | Fertile, well-drained soil |
| Mature Height | Approximately 8–12m (can be kept significantly smaller with clipping) |
| Mature Spread | Approximately 8–10m (can be kept significantly smaller with clipping) |
| Hardiness | RHS H4 (−10°C to −5°C). |
Growing Guide
| Planting & Position | Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. |
|---|---|
| Watering | Water regularly during the first growing season and continue to water container-grown plants during prolonged dry periods. |
| Feeding | Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy new growth. |
| Winter Protection | In colder or more exposed parts of Ireland, container-grown plants benefit from some protection during severe winter weather, while ensuring good drainage helps prevent root problems in wet conditions. |
| Pruning | Can be pruned in late spring or summer to maintain its shape. Regular light trimming encourages dense, compact growth, making it particularly suitable for topiary and formal planting. |
Perfect For
- Specimen planting
- Topiary and formal gardens
- Patio containers
- Hedging
Good to Know
- The aromatic leaves are traditionally used in cooking when taken from untreated plants.
- If you intend to harvest leaves for culinary use, avoid using pesticides or other chemicals not approved for edible crops.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 24cm Pot • approx. 120cm supplied height |
|---|---|
| Pot Size | P24 |
| Supplied Height | Approximately 120 cm |
| Key Characteristics | Evergreen shrub with glossy, aromatic foliage and dense growth. |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
- Position & light
- Full sun· Partial shade· Sheltered
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained
- Mature size
- 12.0m high· 10.0m wide
- Flowering
- Spring· Yellow
- Foliage
- evergreen
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