Laurus nobilis 'Baby Bay'

• Screening or Privacy
• Feature Tree
• Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots
• Edible Garden
• Underplanting
• Shrubs

Laurus nobilis 'Baby Bay' works in an:

• Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
• Mediterranean Style Garden – timeless courtyard look with stone, pots, and bold greenery.
• Edible Garden – integrates fruit, herbs, and productive plants.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Laurus nobilis 'Baby Bay' is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 2m - 4m Approximately (often kept smaller by pruning)

Mature Width: Approximately 1 meter

Laurus nobilis 'Baby Bay' is expected to grow Approx 10 – 20 cm per year .

Laurus nobilis 'Baby Bay' is expected to grow Approx 10 – 20 cm per year .

They are considered to have a:

• Slow Growth Rate

Is Laurus nobilis 'Baby Bay' frost tolerant?

Laurus nobilis 'Baby Bay' is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

• Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Laurus nobilis ‘Baby Bay’ produces clusters of small, pale yellow flowers in spring. These discreet, star-like blooms sit among the glossy aromatic foliage and add gentle seasonal interest, with the tree’s primary appeal remaining its dense form and culinary-scented leaves.

Does Laurus nobilis 'Baby Bay' flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Spring

Flower Type:

• Umbel

Flower Colour:

Yellow

No

Laurus nobilis 'Baby Bay' is Native to Native to the Mediterranean region, where Laurus nobilis has been cultivated since ancient times. ‘Baby Bay’ is a compact selection bred for neat growth and ease of use in pots and small gardens.

Its spring flowers attract bees, hoverflies and other small pollinators, while the dense evergreen canopy offers shelter for small birds and beneficial insects. The aromatic foliage also provides habitat for microfauna that contribute to a biodiverse Mediterranean-style garden ecosystem.

Laurus nobilis 'Baby Bay' will thrive best in:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Laurus nobilis ‘Baby Bay’ performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained areas unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to increase aeration and drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then shift to deep, occasional watering as the plant matures to support strong drought performance, dense evergreen growth and long-term container or garden health.

Is Laurus nobilis 'Baby Bay' Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it requires regular watering, but once established ‘Baby Bay’ develops good drought tolerance. It performs reliably in warm, dry and coastal conditions and maintains its compact form and healthy foliage with deep, occasional watering during extended dry periods.