I am the Bay Tree, my aromatic foliage has been used as a culinary herb, either fresh or dried for flavouring a range of dishes since Roman times.
I naturally have an upright columnar habit and adapt well to pruning which makes me a great feature plant or screening hedge.
I thrive both in pots and planted in the ground.
I produce masses of fluffy yellow blooms from late winter into spring.
I am incredibly hardy, tolerating frost, dry conditions, exposed locations and coastal conditions.
If you have a problem with ants in your pantry place some of my fresh leaves in the problem area and the ants will soon be gone.
I am popular and will make you happy because...
My fresh or dried leaves are an essential ingredient in Mediterranean, French and North American cooking
My compact upright form suits me to screening with my dark green foliage an ideal backdrop for other plants
Hardy and fast growing I cope with frost, dry conditions and extremes of temperature
Features
I thrive in full sun to part shade
Height: 8m Width: 3m(Can be kept trimmed to Height: 1m Width: 1m)(Size at point of sale approx. 85cm including pot)
I need minimal water once established
Suitable for coastal planting, I am happy in most soils but prefer soils that are well drained
Plant features
Cut flowers
Fruiting / edible
Coastal tolerant
Yellow flowers
Green foliage
Flowers Aug-Oct
Plant me:
- In garden beds and general landscaping
- In pots and other containers
- As a hedge or screening plant
Tips for success
Responding well to pruning I can be shaped formally or informally and can be cut back hard if required
Plant at least 0.6m apart.
Choose a full sun to partly shaded position.
Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.
Enjoy the fragrant foliage or flowers.
Choose whether you are planting in the garden or a pot to receive guidance built from this plant's light, water, habit and use information.
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