Bring timeless Mediterranean charm to your home or garden with the elegant Bay Tree (Laurus nobilis), commonly known as Bay Laurel.
This beautiful evergreen tree features glossy, deep green aromatic leaves and a naturally compact upright growth habit, creating a sophisticated feature for patios, balconies, terraces and garden spaces. The fragrant leaves are traditionally used in cooking, making this plant both decorative and practical.
Supplied approximately 60–70cm tall in a 2L nursery pot, this Bay Tree is ideal for container planting and can be shaped through pruning to maintain an attractive form. Its year-round evergreen foliage provides lasting structure and makes it a wonderful choice for Mediterranean-inspired gardens, kitchen gardens or as a stylish entrance plant.
Each plant is carefully selected and securely packaged by Plants by Post before dispatch. As this is a natural living product, the exact height, shape, foliage density and growth habit may vary slightly from the photographs.
Plant Details
- Botanical name: Laurus nobilis
- Common name: Bay Tree / Bay Laurel
- Plant type: Evergreen ornamental tree
- Pot size: 2L
- Plant height: Approx. 60–70cm
- Foliage colour: Glossy deep green
- Evergreen: Yes
- Edible leaves: Yes
- Growth habit: Upright and compact
- Care level: Easy
- Suitable for: Patios, containers, kitchen gardens and outdoor spaces
Care
Position your Bay Tree in a sunny or partially shaded location with well-drained soil or compost. Water regularly during the growing season while allowing excess water to drain freely. Feed with a balanced fertiliser during spring and summer, and prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage dense foliage.