Bay Laurel leaves (Laurus nobilis)
Bay Laurel flower (Laurus nobilis)
Bay Laurel leaves (Laurus nobilis)
Bay Laurel leaves (Laurus nobilis) Bay Laurel flower (Laurus nobilis) Bay Laurel leaves (Laurus nobilis)

Bay Laurel
(Laurus nobilis)

Laurus nobilis is a species of the Laurel family in which possesses an aromatic scent, with dark-green, glossy leaves- a stunning choice for both hedging and as a specimen plant.

The Laurus nobilis is well-known for its culinary uses, whether that is dried or straight off the bush in the garden. Not only will it fill your garden with a wonderful aromatic fragrance, but it will also bring year-round privacy to your garden. It also provides pale-yellow flowers from March through to May, following with dark berries during Autumn, adding that extra bit of seasonal style and colour.

The Bay Laurel will grow around 10-20cm per year and will easily be maintained at 1-2m. It is a lovely low maintenance hedging plant with many useful attributes.

Your Bay Laurel will thrive best in a sunny position, and in normal soil. It can easily tolerate a coastal site but make sure you shelter it from any strong winds, as well as giving it stem protection during the cold weather. Aside from this, Laurus nobilis is rather drought tolerant and does well in hot weather due to originating from the Mediterranean heritage.

  • Growth height: Slow (10-20cm per year)
  • Ideal height: 2.5m+ Tall
  • Soil Type: Normal
  • Exposure: Inland, Sheltered
  • Aspect: Semi-shade, Sun
  • Evergreen foliage? Yes

In terms of pruning your Bay Laurel, it‰ۡó»s rather simple, and all it should need is a light trim during the Summer in order to keep it to shape- if you have a large bush, ensure there are no birds nesting first.

When should I plant Bay Laurel hedging?

The best time to plant Bay Laurel is at the beginning of spring, whilst the plants are still semi-dormant, and the danger of frost has passed. It will also help the plants to settle down and develop before summer, by doing so.

How far apart do you plant Bay Laurel plants?

We recommend planting around 60-90cm apart, depending on how quickly you are wanting the hedge to establish. Please bear in mind, this does also depend on the size of the plant purchased, and the pot size it is in (generally, the rule of thumb is that the larger the plant, the bigger the gap required).

How to plant Bay Laurel:

Begin by choosing a spot that gets either full sun or partial shade. Then dig a hole that's at least twice as wide, but the same depth, and add plenty of compost/organic matter to the backfill soil. We also recommend sprinkling some RootGrow or bone meal onto the bottom of the hole at this point, but it is not compulsory.

Place the plant into the hole and backfill with the soil mic, patting down gently as you go along, to secure the plant. Finish off by watering the plant very well and continuing to water at least 2 or 3 times a week for 1-2 years after planting.̴Ì?

On top of watering, we highly recommend fertilising the plant during spring and summer, in the following years, using After Plant Evergreen fertiliser.

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Berries

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Evergreen

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Laurus nobilis is a species of the Laurel family in which possesses an aromatic scent, with dark-green, glossy leaves- a stunning choice for both hedging and as a specimen plant.

The Laurus nobilis is well-known for its culinary uses, whether that is dried or straight off the bush in the garden. Not only will it fill your garden with a wonderful aromatic fragrance, but it will also bring year-round privacy to your garden. It also provides pale-yellow flowers from March through to May, following with dark berries during Autumn, adding that extra bit of seasonal style and colour.

The Bay Laurel will grow around 10-20cm per year and will easily be maintained at 1-2m. It is a lovely low maintenance hedging plant with many useful attributes.

Your Bay Laurel will thrive best in a sunny position, and in normal soil. It can easily tolerate a coastal site but make sure you shelter it from any strong winds, as well as giving it stem protection during the cold weather. Aside from this, Laurus nobilis is rather drought tolerant and does well in hot weather due to originating from the Mediterranean heritage.

  • Growth height: Slow (10-20cm per year)
  • Ideal height: 2.5m+ Tall
  • Soil Type: Normal
  • Exposure: Inland, Sheltered
  • Aspect: Semi-shade, Sun
  • Evergreen foliage? Yes

In terms of pruning your Bay Laurel, it‰ۡó»s rather simple, and all it should need is a light trim during the Summer in order to keep it to shape- if you have a large bush, ensure there are no birds nesting first.

When should I plant Bay Laurel hedging?

The best time to plant Bay Laurel is at the beginning of spring, whilst the plants are still semi-dormant, and the danger of frost has passed. It will also help the plants to settle down and develop before summer, by doing so.

How far apart do you plant Bay Laurel plants?

We recommend planting around 60-90cm apart, depending on how quickly you are wanting the hedge to establish. Please bear in mind, this does also depend on the size of the plant purchased, and the pot size it is in (generally, the rule of thumb is that the larger the plant, the bigger the gap required).

How to plant Bay Laurel:

Begin by choosing a spot that gets either full sun or partial shade. Then dig a hole that's at least twice as wide, but the same depth, and add plenty of compost/organic matter to the backfill soil. We also recommend sprinkling some RootGrow or bone meal onto the bottom of the hole at this point, but it is not compulsory.

Place the plant into the hole and backfill with the soil mic, patting down gently as you go along, to secure the plant. Finish off by watering the plant very well and continuing to water at least 2 or 3 times a week for 1-2 years after planting.̴Ì?

On top of watering, we highly recommend fertilising the plant during spring and summer, in the following years, using After Plant Evergreen fertiliser.

Root Types Summary

  • Bare Root
    Bare Root

    Field grown, bare roots are young plants that are only planted when they are dormant, from autumn to spring. We lift bare root plants and despatch them during the season but they can be pre-ordered in summer. As they are cheaper to grow, they are one of our most affordable hedge planting options.

  • Pot Grown
    Pot Grown

    Pot grown plants can be planted year round and make a convenient option. They come in a wide range of sizes, from 10cm to 2.5m so they're suitable for the majority of planting requirements.

  • Root Ball
    Root Ball

    Also field grown, root ball plants are scooped out of the ground using machinery to keep their root system intact and wrapped in bio-degradable, hessian sacks. They are mature plants that provide dense coverage very early on, ideal for when you need a thick hedge quickly.

  • Instant Hedging
    Instant Hedging

    Grown in troughs or bags that measure 50cm-1 metre in length and carefully clipped during the growing season. Our instant hegding troughs create a dramatic, instant hedge effect.

  • Bare Root Discount Deals
    Bare Root Discount Deals

    Our bare root discount deals include bundles of 50, 100, and 250 plants. The bigger the bundle, the higher the discount.

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