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 with Christmas Lights. (Laurus nobilis (Sweet bay))
    By Dottydai..
  • Bay Tree with violas..... (Laurus nobilis)
    By Dottydai..
  • Bay tree (Laurus nobilis)
    By elleme
  • Plaited Bay in early Spring (Laurus nobilis)
    By Dottydai..
  • Plaited Bay (Laurus nobilis (Sweet bay))
    By Dottydai..
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Care tips & Questions

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drr
Drr

Re-pot standard bay laurel in November?

Asked on 27 Nov, 2008 2 replies

gerrym
Gerrym

bay laurel leaves turning yellow

Asked on 19 Oct, 2008 4 replies

Groundhog
Groundhog

Whats wrong with my Bay Tree? Signs of Life curl and brown tips.

Asked on 20 Sep, 2008 6 replies

Macdonald
Macdonald

What soil for laurel?

Asked on 22 Apr, 2008 1 reply

Bubble
Bubble

Large Bay tree - when to chop?

Asked on 15 Apr, 2008 4 replies

anneandjonny
Anneandjonny

Bay Tree leaves going brown

Asked on 7 Oct, 2007 5 replies

Species of Laurus

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