Bay Laurel Herb 5 Seeds Laurus nobilis
Bay laurel is a pyramid-shaped tree or large shrub with aromatic, evergreen leaves and shiny, gray bark. It can reach 60′ tall in its native range, but generally it is much smaller (3-10′ tall) in culture. The leaves are a shiny dark green and are elliptic, 3-4″ long, rather thick and leathery. Clusters of small, yellow flowers are produced in spring, followed, on the female plants, by shiny black or purple berries about 1/2″ long. Bay laurel is native to the southern Mediterranean region. It is grown commercially for its aromatic leaves in Turkey, Algeria, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Italy, France, and Mexico. Culture: Light: Bay laurel grows best in partial shade. Moisture: Water when dry. Bay laurel thrives with frequent watering in rich, well-drained soil. Hardiness: USDA Zones 8 - 10. Bay Laurel makes an excellent house plant in room temperatures ranging between 40
