Bay Leaf Tree Live Plant Laurus nobilis – 12" Tall in 4" Pot

About This Plant

Bay Leaf Tree (Laurus nobilis) is an evergreen culinary herb with glossy, dark green, aromatic leaves. It is an upright, branching plant that can be grown in the ground or container and is prized for both culinary use and ornamental appeal. When cultivated, it may reach 20–40 feet outdoors, though pruning and container growing produce a smaller, more compact plant.

What You Will Receive

1 live Bay Leaf Tree, botanical name Laurus nobilis, approximately 12 inches tall, shipped in a 4-inch nursery pot. Healthy, well-established plant with aromatic evergreen foliage. Suitable for culinary and ornamental uses. Packaged for safe arrival.

Growing Information

Common Name: Bay Leaf Tree, Bay Laurel

Botanical Name: Laurus nobilis

Plant Type: Evergreen culinary herb tree

Foliage: Glossy, dark green, aromatic leaves

Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

Soil: Well-draining soil or quality potting mix

Watering: Moderate; water regularly while establishing, then allow soil to dry slightly between waterings

Mature Height: Approximately 20–40 feet outdoors, smaller with pruning and container growing

Growth Habit: Upright, branching, and naturally dense

Growth Rate: Moderate

USDA Zones: 8–10

Container Friendly: Yes

Uses: Culinary herb gardens, patio containers, topiary, hedges, kitchen gardens, ornamental landscapes

Care Tip

After arrival, place in a bright location and acclimate before transplanting if desired. Provide full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Water when the soil begins to dry, avoiding constantly wet roots. Regular light pruning helps maintain a compact shape and encourages attractive branching. Harvest mature leaves as needed and dry for storage after cooking.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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