Botanical Name: Laurus nobilis Add
Common Name: Sweet Bay  
Plant photo of: Laurus nobilis
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12', 12-25', 25-40'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Black, Purple

 

Fruit Season

Summer

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Photographer: Norman's Nursery/Mullany
  • Description

  • Notes

This aromatic tree or large shrub is composed of a cluster of many straight, branched stems Sweet Bay is densely pyramidal in shape with dark, glossy green leaves which are used in cooking.