Scientific Name
Lauris noblis

Common Name
True laurel; Bay laurel

 
Hardiness Zones: 8 to 10
Habit: Evergreen
Growth Rate: --
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; moist soil
Height: 8 to 12 feet
Width: --
Texture: Moderate
Form: Dense; pyramidal to haystack
Flower/Fruit: Yellow-green flowers; 0.5" lustrous black berries
Foliage: Alternate, simple, lustrous dark green leaves; 2 to 4" long
Comments: Crushed leaves are aromatic
Cultivars: --
   


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