Bay Laurel

Laurus nobilis

Lauraceae · broadleaf evergreen shrub · introduced

Last updated March 9, 2026

Data Coverage 2 of 6 dimensions

Site Data

Threats

Cultivars

Phenology

GDD Thresholds

Puget Sound

Quick Facts

Height

12-40 ft

Spread

32 ft

Growth Rate

Slow

Light

Full Sun to Part Shade

Soil

Moist

Water

Moderate

Hardiness

Zone Zones 8a–8b

Bloom Time

March to May

Origin

the Mediterranean region Laurus: Latin name for this species