Emm's Plant House
Bay Ø12cm H30cm
Bay Ø12cm H30cm
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Botanical Name
Laurus nobilis
History & Uses
Native to the Mediterranean, Bay Laurel has a storied history dating back to ancient Greece and Rome, where it was used to crown poets and victorious athletes. Its aromatic leaves have long been prized for flavouring soups, stews, and sauces—especially in Mediterranean and French cuisine. In herbal medicine, bay has been used to support digestion and relieve respiratory issues. It is also a beautifully architectural evergreen shrub, suitable for containers or shaping into topiary.
Key Benefits
- Essential culinary herb for soups, stews, and stocks
- Evergreen with strong structural presence
- Leaves can be harvested year-round
- Traditionally used to support digestion and wellness
Plant Care
- Eventual Height: 150–300 cm (can be pruned to maintain size)
- Type: Tender evergreen shrub (hardy in mild areas or with protection)
- Aspect: Full sun to partial shade, sheltered position
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Flower Colour: Pale yellow-green
- Flowering Period: Spring
Summary
Bay Laurel is a classic Mediterranean herb with aromatic leaves and year-round evergreen beauty. Perfect for culinary use and topiary, it thrives in sunny, sheltered spots or pots, adding flavour and form to gardens and kitchens alike.
Care Guide
Care Guide
Botanical Name
Laurus nobilis
History & Uses
Native to the Mediterranean, Bay Laurel has a storied history dating back to ancient Greece and Rome, where it was used to crown poets and victorious athletes. Its aromatic leaves have long been prized for flavouring soups, stews, and sauces—especially in Mediterranean and French cuisine. In herbal medicine, bay has been used to support digestion and relieve respiratory issues. It is also a beautifully architectural evergreen shrub, suitable for containers or shaping into topiary.
Key Benefits
- Essential culinary herb for soups, stews, and stocks
- Evergreen with strong structural presence
- Leaves can be harvested year-round
- Traditionally used to support digestion and wellness
Plant Care
- Eventual Height: 150–300 cm (can be pruned to maintain size)
- Type: Tender evergreen shrub (hardy in mild areas or with protection)
- Aspect: Full sun to partial shade, sheltered position
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Flower Colour: Pale yellow-green
- Flowering Period: Spring
Summary
Bay Laurel is a classic Mediterranean herb with aromatic leaves and year-round evergreen beauty. Perfect for culinary use and topiary, it thrives in sunny, sheltered spots or pots, adding flavour and form to gardens and kitchens alike.
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