Sweet bay
Laurus nobilis
Sweet bay (Laurus nobilis) is a versatile Mediterranean herb grown as a shrub or small tree in garden borders or containers. It prefers well-drained soil and a sheltered position with partial sun, and should be watered regularly during the growing season while allowing the soil to partially dry between waterings. Harvest leaves year-round for culinary use and prune lightly in spring to maintain a tidy shape.
Toxicity Warning
Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
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Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately, Keeping Soil Evenly Moist But Never Waterlogged
Soil pH
5.5 – 6.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda, aspca
Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 16, 2018 by jose (cc-by-sa)
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