Laurus nobilis ‘Miles Choice’ Pleached – Pleached Miles Choice Bay Laurel

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Size: 50cm/75L

50cm/75L

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About Laurus nobilis ‘Miles Choice’ Pleached – Pleached Miles Choice Bay Laurel

Laurus 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.

It 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.

They look excellent when used for formal screening, boundary planting, courtyards, and avenue applications where elevated evergreen structure and architectural definition are desired. This variety is commonly specified for luxury residential landscapes, commercial projects, and contemporary Mediterranean garden schemes.

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Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Laurus nobilis ‘Miles Choice’ Pleached – Pleached Miles Choice Bay Laurel is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 2m - 5m including frame height

Mature Width: 1m - 3m depending on training framework

Laurus nobilis ‘Miles Choice’ Pleached – Pleached Miles Choice Bay Laurel is expected to grow 20cm - 50cm per year under suitable conditions.

Frost Tolerance

Is Laurus nobilis ‘Miles Choice’ Pleached – Pleached Miles Choice Bay Laurel frost tolerant?

Laurus nobilis ‘Miles Choice’ Pleached – Pleached Miles Choice Bay Laurel is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Flowering Information

Laurus nobilis ‘Miles Choice’ Pleached produces small pale yellow flowers during spring, occasionally followed by dark ornamental berries on mature plants. While the blooms are subtle, the tree is primarily valued for its refined pleached structure, aromatic evergreen foliage and strong architectural presence.

Native Information

Is Laurus nobilis ‘Miles Choice’ Pleached – Pleached Miles Choice Bay Laurel an Australian Native? No

Laurus nobilis ‘Miles Choice’ Pleached – Pleached Miles Choice Bay Laurel is Native to Derived from Mediterranean Laurus nobilis selections trained into formal pleached forms.

Wildlife Value

Its dense evergreen canopy provides valuable shelter and habitat for small birds and beneficial insects throughout the year. Seasonal flowers may also attract pollinators including bees, supporting biodiversity within formal and ornamental landscape settings.

Sunlight Information

Laurus nobilis ‘Miles Choice’ Pleached – Pleached Miles Choice Bay Laurel will thrive best in:

Full Sun
Part Shade

Preffered Soil

Laurus nobilis ‘Miles Choice’ Pleached performs best in well-drained loam or sandy soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. It will also tolerate a range of general garden soils provided drainage remains reliable. Avoid persistently wet or heavily compacted conditions unless significantly improved, as excess moisture can reduce root health and overall vigour. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then gradually reduce watering as the tree matures.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Pleached Miles Choice Bay Laurel

Genus: Laurus

Botanical Species: nobilis cultivar

Family: Lauraceae

Botanical Name: Laurus nobilis ‘Miles Choice’ Pleached

Landscape Uses

Screening or Privacy
Avenue Planting

Laurus nobilis ‘Miles Choice’ Pleached – Pleached Miles Choice Bay Laurel works in an:

Mediterranean Style Garden – timeless courtyard look with stone, pots, and bold greenery.
Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
Contemporary / Architectural Garden – striking forms for bold design statements.

Planting, Spacing & Care

Plant in full sun or partial shade.\
Use fertile free-draining soil conditions.
Water regularly during establishment.
Mulch to maintain moderate soil moisture.
Clip regularly to maintain formal pleached structure.

Feature Planting: 2m - 4m
Screening: 1m - 2m
Avenue Planting: 3m - 5m

Water deeply during extended dry periods while establishing.
Trim regularly to maintain dense formal canopy structure.
Feed during spring with balanced slow-release fertiliser if necessary.

Loam soils: Provides balanced moisture retention and aeration.
Sandy soils: Supports reliable drainage and root development.
Rich organic soils: Encourages denser foliage growth and healthier structure.

Laurus nobilis ‘Miles Choice’ Pleached – Pleached Miles Choice Bay Laurel is expected to grow 20cm - 50cm per year under suitable conditions.

Medium Growth Rate

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

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)

Ideal Conditions

Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
Adelaide Metro & Coastal
Sydney & Central Coast

Thrives in

Full Sun
Part Shade

Frost Tolerance

Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Drought Tolerance

As a young tree it benefits from regular watering to establish a healthy root system, particularly during warmer weather. Once established, Miles Choice Pleached Bay Laurel shows good drought tolerance and performs reliably through dry periods, although occasional supplementary watering supports denser foliage growth and vigour.

Flowering Information

Does Laurus nobilis ‘Miles Choice’ Pleached – Pleached Miles Choice Bay Laurel flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Spring

Flower Type:

Clustered

Flower Colour:

Yellow

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does pleached mean?
A: Pleached plants are trained onto a structured frame to create elevated formal screening and architectural canopy growth.

Q: Are the leaves edible?
A: Yes, the aromatic leaves are widely used in cooking as bay leaves.

Q: Is it suitable for formal screening?
A: Yes, pleached bay laurels are highly effective for structured evergreen privacy screening.

Q: Does it tolerate pruning?
A: Yes, it responds exceptionally well to clipping and formal shaping.

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