Bay Tree
Common name
Bay Tree, Sweet bay, Grecian Laurel, True Laurel
Botanical name
Laurus nobilis
Details
Leaves used dry or fresh as season for soups, stews etc.
Forest layer
low-tree
Diameter
10.00
Height (m)
12
Flowers
Yellow
Edible
Evergreen
Perennial
Shade / Sun
Full sun - part shade
Soil type
Most
Wind tolerance
Tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure