{"title":"SOMERSET HEDGING TREES","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"laurus-nobilis-miles-choice-bay-tree","title":"Laurus nobilis 'Miles Choice' Bay Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaurus nobilis 'Miles Choice' is considered an improved form of the traditional bay tree, selected for its more compact, upright growth. This variety is known for producing denser, tidier hedging with less effort, which is why it has become one of our best-selling choices for structured residential and commercial landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts dark green, glossy, aromatic foliage creates a strong, uniform backdrop that instantly elevates surrounding plantings and holds its shape beautifully year-round. It is ideal for clipped formal hedges, privacy screening, and pleached rows, responding exceptionally well to pruning and maintaining a clean, polished finish with regular trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Miles Choice' performs reliably in full sun to part shade and tolerates a wide range of conditions, including coastal and windy sites once established. The foliage is also edible, making it both a practical and ornamental option.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow-maintenance, resilient, and highly refined, it is a go-to hedging tree for projects where structure, longevity, and a premium finish matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid #e0dfdc;text-transform:uppercase;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:#7a7a7a;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Laurus nobilis 'Miles Choice' Bay Tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eHow tall does Miles Choice Bay Tree grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eMiles Choice grows to 4-6 metres tall and is most commonly maintained as a 2-4 metre clipped hedge. Its compact upright form holds a tighter shape than standard Laurus nobilis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eHow fast does Miles Choice grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eMiles Choice has a moderate growth rate of 30-50cm per year once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eIs Miles Choice the same as standard bay tree?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eMiles Choice is an improved cultivar of Laurus nobilis with a tighter, more compact habit. The foliage is still fully edible and aromatic, but the plant produces denser, tidier hedges with less pruning than the standard form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eAre Miles Choice leaves edible?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eYes. Like the standard bay tree, Miles Choice leaves are fully edible and can be used in cooking. Pick fresh leaves as needed for stocks, soups, slow-cooked dishes, and marinades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eHow far apart should I plant Miles Choice for a hedge?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003ePlant 60-80cm apart for a dense formal hedge, or 1 metre apart for a more relaxed screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eCan Miles Choice grow in pots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eYes. Miles Choice performs well in large pots (60L+) and is a popular choice for formal entrances, courtyards, and balcony screening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"25cm","offer_id":44293889687751,"sku":"LAUNOBMILCHO25CM","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33cm","offer_id":44248145002695,"sku":"LAURNOBMIL30cm\/33cm","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm - Batch A","offer_id":44248144937159,"sku":"LAUNOBMILCHO40CM-BATCHA","price":330.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm - Batch B","offer_id":45669409849543,"sku":"LAUNOBMILCHO40CM-BATCHB","price":270.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50cm","offer_id":44248144904391,"sku":"LAURNOBMIL50cm","price":495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"70L","offer_id":46145305313479,"sku":"LAUNOBMILCHO70L","price":605.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44248144871623,"sku":"LAUNOBMILCHO100L","price":700.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4945\/4279\/files\/LAURUSNOBILISMILESCHOICE.png?v=1764206947"},{"product_id":"laurus-nobilis-miles-choice-pleached-pleached-miles-choice-bay-laurel","title":"Laurus nobilis ‘Miles Choice’ Pleached – Pleached Miles Choice Bay Laurel","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaurus nobilis ‘Miles Choice’ Pleached is a highly refined evergreen screening tree valued for its dense glossy foliage, aromatic leaves, and formal pleached structure. The elevated framed canopy creates immediate architectural impact while delivering clean evergreen privacy and strong Mediterranean character for contemporary and formal landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt performs best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils, adapting well to coastal exposure, urban conditions, and a broad range of garden soil types once established. Suited to temperate, Mediterranean, coastal, and subtropical climates, this variety develops excellent drought tolerance and dependable low-maintenance performance. Its dense foliage responds exceptionally well to clipping, maintaining a clean structured pleached framework with regular pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey look excellent when used for formal screening, boundary planting, courtyards, and avenue applications where elevated evergreen structure and architectural definition are desired. 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