Laurus nobilis - Bay Tree

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

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

Mature Height: 4m - 8m Approximately

Mature Width: 2 – 4 meters

Laurus nobilis - Bay Tree is expected to grow Approx 15 – 30 cm per year .

Laurus nobilis - Bay Tree is expected to grow Approx 15 – 30 cm per year .

They are considered to have a:

• Slow Growth Rate

Is Laurus nobilis - Bay Tree frost tolerant?

Laurus nobilis - Bay Tree 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 produces clusters of small, pale yellow star-like flowers in spring. These modest blooms nestle among the glossy, aromatic foliage and offer gentle seasonal interest, while the tree’s primary appeal remains its dense structure and richly scented culinary leaves.

Does Laurus nobilis - Bay Tree flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Spring

Flower Type:

• Clustered
• Fragrant
• Pollinator-attracting

Flower Colour:

Yellow

No

Laurus nobilis - Bay Tree is Native to The Mediterranean region, particularly southern Europe and Turkey, where it grows naturally in coastal woodlands and rocky hillsides.

Its spring flowers attract bees, hoverflies and other small pollinators, while the compact evergreen canopy provides shelter and nesting spots for small birds. The aromatic foliage also supports microfauna and beneficial insects, adding subtle biodiversity value to Mediterranean-style and formal gardens.

Laurus nobilis - Bay Tree will thrive best in:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Laurus nobilis 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 waterlogged areas unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support dense evergreen growth, strong root health and reliable drought resilience.

Is Laurus nobilis - Bay Tree Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it requires regular watering, but once established Bay Tree develops good drought tolerance. It performs reliably in warm, dry and coastal environments and maintains its dense evergreen canopy with only occasional deep watering during extended dry spells.