Bay Tree (Laurus nobilis)

Bay Tree care guide

Laurus nobilis

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5d

Water

🌿

28d

Feed

📏

200-800cm

Height

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H4

Hardy

About Bay Tree

Evergreen with aromatic leaves used in cooking year-round. Can be clipped formally.

Outdoor garden plant. Herb. Typically flowers around Apr, May.

How to care for Bay Tree

💧 Watering

Water regularly in first year.

🌿 Feeding

Balanced fertiliser in spring and summer.

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Full sunPartial shade

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