{"title":"Bay Tree Laurel - Laurus nobilis","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Bay Tree Laurel - Laurus nobilis?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBay Tree Laurel, Laurus Nobilis or Sweet Bay is a beautiful Mediterranean addition to any garden. It can be grown as a specimen shrub in the ground, but is most often trained into eye-catching topiary shapes in containers to create a patio or decking ‘wow’ factor or an elegant entrance either side of a door or in a porch way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark fragrant leaves can be used fresh or dried in soups, stews and curries, making a well-tended bay tree laurel by a kitchen door a useful culinary addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaurus nobilis topiary specimens are traditionally trained into lollipop standards (tree stem with a crown), pyramids and balls. Bay is less hardy than Cherry Laurel but will still withstand temperatures down to minus 5°c.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bay Laurel is a dioecious evergreen (individual male and female plants) small yellow male or female flowers form in spring, with the female plants then developing small black berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eight columns alpha\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Fast Does Bay Tree Laurel – Laurus nobilis grow?\u003c\/h2\u003e\nLaurus nobilis is slow growing, achieving 10 - 20cm of growth each year depending on conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eight columns omega\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Size is a Mature Bay Tree Laurel?\u003c\/h2\u003e\nWhen grown in the ground Bay Tree shrubs can reach 8 – 12 metres high and spread 8 metres wide over 20 – 50 years.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCaring For Bay Tree Laurel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Grow Bay Laurel In Containers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a container Laurus nobilis is best positioned in a sheltered spot in sun or partial shade and moderately watered. As with all container plants, the compost will become depleted of nutrients overtime so it is advisable to repot every couple of years. Use a loam-based general potting compost with slow release fertiliser granules and some extra grit to provide stability for the Bay Tree as it grows. During late spring and summer add a liquid feed every few weeks to your watering regime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBay Tree Laurel is less hardy than Cherry Laurel but will still withstand temperatures down to minus 5°c. During cold winters Bay Laurel can be protected with fleece or alternatively moved indoors to a cool room or garage for over-wintering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Grow Bay Laurel as a Shrub\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen planted in the ground Bay Tree Laurel is more hardy. However where there is a high probability of extreme low temperatures, consider varieties such as Portuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica ‘Angustifolia’) which has a similar style but much a higher tolerance for cold, down to minus 23°c.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Prune Bay Laurel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTrimming Topiary Bay Laurel\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune topiary bay trees with secateurs during the summer growing season to maintain the topiary shape. To encourage dense and balanced growth look for buds that are growing in the direction you want and trim off the shoot just above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePruning Bay Tree Laurel Shrubs\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaurus nobilis shrubs are also best trimmed with secateurs in spring or summer. Cut back to lower leaves to develop the required height and spread. Any leaf tips that have been damaged by winter cold should also by lightly pruned out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established Bay Laurel shrubs can withstand hard pruning, however due to the slower growth rate recovery can take two or three growing seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"laurus-nobilis-bay-tree-topiary-trees","title":"Laurus nobilis - Bay Tree","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bay Tree is synonymous with stylish, elegant topiary found gracing doorways. Although often grown outdoors, Laurus nobilis lends itself perfectly to indoor container gardening, with the added culinary benefits of having fresh herbs to hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bay Tree has long, narrow, ovate leaves that have a leathery texture and an aromatic smell. Used in cooking stews, casseroles and curries, the leaves add a lovely fragrant flavour and can be used from fresh or dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Laurus nobilis have been clipped to form a beautiful, architectural shape. These shapes are easy to maintain with regular light trimming throughout spring and summer. This will also encourage leaf density resulting in a splendidly verdant and leafy plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hortology Plants","offers":[{"title":"17 x 60cm","offer_id":55466787373436,"sku":"19508C","price":44.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"20 x 90cm","offer_id":6990004977728,"sku":"11042C","price":69.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 x 90cm","offer_id":7021626687552,"sku":"11077C","price":119.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 x 140cm","offer_id":38447046096,"sku":"10117C","price":169.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 x 90cm","offer_id":48289545421107,"sku":"18406P","price":197.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"31 x 150cm","offer_id":56733389291900,"sku":"20250P","price":209.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1706\/1307\/files\/Laurus-nobilis-Bay-Tree-25x130cm-Max-Refined-Planter-Natural-White-29x29.5cm.jpg?v=1683300700"}],"url":"https:\/\/hortulogy.com\/collections\/bay-tree-laurel-laurus-nobilis.oembed","provider":"HORTOLOGY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}