Bay Laurel
Laurus nobilis
Lauraceae · broadleaf evergreen shrub · introduced
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Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
12-40 ft
Spread
32 ft
Growth Rate
Slow
Site Requirements
Light
Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Drainage
Moist
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
Zones 8a–8b
Ornamental Interest
Bloom Time
March to May
Origin
the Mediterranean region Laurus: Latin name for this species
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Carnation tortrixModerate
First Generation Pupation
Diseases: Regionally Documented (1)
Pests: Regionally Documented (1)
Data Maturity Baseline Extension data. Expert review underway.