Sweet Bay Laurel

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Laurus nobilis (Bay Laurel)
The traditional bay leaf, essential in European cuisine. This slow-growing, aromatic shrub thrives in warm climates and is well-suited for container growing. When planted outdoors, allow for an 8-foot spacing. Best suited for USDA Zones 7b8.

Plant Characteristics

• Pest Resistance: Excellent

• Disease Resistance: Excellent

• Drought Tolerance: Very Good

• Heat Tolerance: Very Good

• Humidity Tolerance: Excellent

• Sun Tolerance: Very Good

• Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair

• Shade Tolerance: Fair

• No-Spray Gardening: Excellent

• Salt Tolerance: Fair

• Kid-Friendly (Fresh): Poor

• Deer Resistance: Very Good

• Thorns: None

• Plant Type: Shrub

• Soil Type: Adaptable

• Edible Part: Leaf

• Self-Fertile: Yes

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