Laurus nobilis

Bay Laurel, also known as Bay Leaf, Sweet Bay, and True Bay, is an aromatic plant native to the Mediterranean Basin appreciated as a culinary herb. A staple in Mediterranean cuisines, Bay Laurel is an easy to grow shrub or small tree that produces more Bay leaves than a family could ever need. Leaves may be used fresh or dried and have a characteristic, subtle flavor that compliments any sauce or stew.

Bay Laurel is evergreen and quite easy to grow. Plants appreciate full sun and good drainage and are drought tolerant when established.

Cold hardy to USDA zones 8a and above, or to 10 degrees Fahrenheit.