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Genus: Laurus

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This genus is made up of just two different species that have their origins in the Azores, Canary Islands and the Mediterranean. These useful, evergreen shrubs are often clipped as topiary or used as hedging.

Laurus nobilis is well known as the tree that produces the culinary Bay leaf which is found in a bouquet garni, normally in dried form. The fresh leaves can also be used in cooking but the flavour tends to be milder than the dried forms.

The ancient Greeks used a wreath of bay leaves for nobles – the Greek god Apollo was often depicted wearing one!



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  • Plaited bay... (Laurus nobilis)
    By Dottydai..
  • Plaited Bay......in seating area. (Laurus nobilis)
    By Dottydai..
  • Bay Tree Flowers...... (Laurus nobilis)
    By Dottydai..
  • Flowers of Laurus nobilis (Bay Tree) (Laurus nobilis (Sweet bay))
    By Janey

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Care tips & Questions

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bay laurel leaves turning yellow

4 replies

gerrym

19 Oct, 2008
Gerrym

What soil for laurel?

1 reply

Macdonald

22 Apr, 2008
Macdonald

Large Bay tree - when to chop?

4 replies

Bubble

15 Apr, 2008
Bubble


Species of Laurus