Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard
Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard
Current Stock Height Guides
Current Stock Height Guides
Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only.
As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range.
If minimum heights are required, you must confirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase.
Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.
Couldn't load pickup availability
About Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard
About Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard
Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard is the classic culinary Bay Tree trained as an elegant topiary: a clear straight trunk topped with a dense clipped head of glossy aromatic foliage. It brings a polished, timeless look to entrances, pathways, courtyards, and patios, and the leaves can be picked fresh for cooking.
Bay Leaf Standards arrive at the trunk height ordered, typically with a clipped head maintained at a consistent size through regular pruning. They look their best used as matched pairs flanking a doorway, as repeated standards along a path, or as single feature plants in pots and garden beds.
Bay Leaf Standards thrive in full sun to part shade and are low maintenance, drought tolerant once established, and reliably evergreen. They tolerate heat, light frost, and coastal exposure, and respond well to the occasional clip that keeps the head crisp and formal.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard
What is a Bay Leaf Standard?
A Bay Leaf Standard is a Laurus nobilis bay tree trained as a topiary: a clear straight trunk topped with a clipped head of glossy aromatic evergreen foliage.
How tall does a Bay Leaf Standard grow?
Bay Leaf Standards arrive at the trunk height you order, with the clipped head maintained at a consistent size through regular pruning.
Are the leaves edible?
Yes. Laurus nobilis is the true culinary bay. The aromatic leaves can be picked fresh or dried for use in stocks, soups, slow-cooked dishes, and marinades.
How do I prune a Bay Leaf Standard?
Lightly clip the head 2-3 times per year to maintain a tidy shape, and pinch any shoots that appear on the trunk to keep it clear.
Can Bay Leaf Standards grow in pots?
Yes. Bay Leaf Standards are one of the most popular potted topiary plants for courtyards, patios, balconies, and framing entrances.
Are Bay Leaf Standards drought tolerant?
Yes. Bay Leaf Standards are drought tolerant once established and low maintenance, needing only occasional watering and clipping.
Where do Bay Leaf Standards grow best in Australia?
Bay Leaf Standards thrive across most Australian climates in full sun to part shade, tolerating heat, light frost, and coastal exposure once established.
Distinguishing Features
Distinguishing Features
Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard is a great option for you if you:
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: Naturally grows 4m - 8m Approximately (standard height is maintained by training and pruning)
Mature Width: 1 – 2 meters (canopy width)
Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard is expected to grow Approx 15 – 30 cm per year.
Root Ball Dimensions (Height & Width)
Root Ball Dimensions (Height & Width)
Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.
- 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
- 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
- 50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
- 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
- 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
- 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
- 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
- 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
- 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
- 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)
Trade Customers
Trade Customers
We supply advanced trees to landscapers, developers, architects, and councils Australia-wide. Trade clients receive fast quotes, expert advice, and access to premium stock with reliable freight.
Shipping Cost
Shipping Cost
Shipping is calculated at checkout based on the pallet space your order occupies in the truck and your delivery location.
There is no charge to calculate your freight.
VOLUME DISCOUNTS
Discounts Apply Automatically at Checkout
Share this product
Evergreen Trees Direct Has Been Featured In:
About Your New Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard
Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard is the classic culinary Bay Tree trained as an elegant topiary: a clear straight trunk topped with a dense clipped head of glossy aromatic foliage. It brings a polished, timeless look to entrances, pathways, courtyards, and patios, and the leaves can be picked fresh for cooking.
Bay Leaf Standards arrive at the trunk height ordered, typically with a clipped head maintained at a consistent size through regular pruning. They look their best used as matched pairs flanking a doorway, as repeated standards along a path, or as single feature plants in pots and garden beds.
Bay Leaf Standards thrive in full sun to part shade and are low maintenance, drought tolerant once established, and reliably evergreen. They tolerate heat, light frost, and coastal exposure, and respond well to the occasional clip that keeps the head crisp and formal.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard
What is a Bay Leaf Standard?
A Bay Leaf Standard is a Laurus nobilis bay tree trained as a topiary: a clear straight trunk topped with a clipped head of glossy aromatic evergreen foliage.
How tall does a Bay Leaf Standard grow?
Bay Leaf Standards arrive at the trunk height you order, with the clipped head maintained at a consistent size through regular pruning.
Are the leaves edible?
Yes. Laurus nobilis is the true culinary bay. The aromatic leaves can be picked fresh or dried for use in stocks, soups, slow-cooked dishes, and marinades.
How do I prune a Bay Leaf Standard?
Lightly clip the head 2-3 times per year to maintain a tidy shape, and pinch any shoots that appear on the trunk to keep it clear.
Can Bay Leaf Standards grow in pots?
Yes. Bay Leaf Standards are one of the most popular potted topiary plants for courtyards, patios, balconies, and framing entrances.
Are Bay Leaf Standards drought tolerant?
Yes. Bay Leaf Standards are drought tolerant once established and low maintenance, needing only occasional watering and clipping.
Where do Bay Leaf Standards grow best in Australia?
Bay Leaf Standards thrive across most Australian climates in full sun to part shade, tolerating heat, light frost, and coastal exposure once established.
Quick order list
Volume Discounting applies automatically at checkout.
To Pair With Your Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard
Type: Hedging and Screening Trees
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen'
Type: Hedging and Screening Trees
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Snow Maiden'
Type: Australian Native
Acacia cognata Limelight
Type: Hedging and Screening Trees
Camellia sasanqua 'Setsugekka'
Type: Structural Foliage
Buxus sempervirens English Box Topiary Balls
Uses in my Garden
Uses in my Garden
Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard works in an:
Is Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard Evergreen or Deciduous?
Is Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard Evergreen or Deciduous?
Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: Naturally grows 4m - 8m Approximately (standard height is maintained by training and pruning)
Mature Width: 1 – 2 meters (canopy width)
Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard is expected to grow Approx 15 – 30 cm per year.
Growth Rate of Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard
Growth Rate of Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard
Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard is expected to grow Approx 15 – 30 cm per year.
They are considered to have a:
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard
Is Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard frost tolerant?
Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
Does Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard Flower?
Does Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard Flower?
Laurus nobilis Standards produce small, pale yellow star-like flowers in spring. These modest blooms sit quietly among the glossy, aromatic foliage and add subtle seasonal interest, though the tree’s main appeal comes from its sculpted lollipop canopy and rich culinary-scented leaves.
Does Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
Yellow
Is Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard an Australian Native Tree?
Is Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard an Australian Native Tree?
No
Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard is Native to The Mediterranean region, especially southern Europe and Turkey, where it grows naturally on hillsides and coastal forests.
What is the Wildlife Value of Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard ?
What is the Wildlife Value of Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard ?
Its spring flowers attract bees, hoverflies and beneficial pollinators, while the dense evergreen canopy provides shelter, shade and roosting sites for small birds. The aromatic foliage also creates micro-habitats that support insects and contribute to a biodiverse Mediterranean-style garden ecosystem.
How much Sunlight does Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard need?
How much Sunlight does Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard need?
Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard will thrive best in:
Preferred Soil?
Preferred Soil?
Laurus nobilis Standards perform best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and tolerate slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. They may struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained areas unless improved with coarse material and organic matter to enhance drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support strong root health, foliage density and long-term topiary form.
Is Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard Drought Tolerant?
Is Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard Drought Tolerant?
Is Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard Drought tolerant?
As a young plant it requires regular watering, but once established the Bay Tree Standard develops good drought tolerance. It performs reliably in warm, dry and coastal climates and maintains its tidy, formal canopy with only occasional deep watering during extended dry periods.
Planting Information
How To Plant Your Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard
How To Plant Your Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard
Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard is expected to grow Approx 15 – 30 cm per year.
Long Term Care For Your Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard
Long Term Care For Your Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
