Description
Also called Sweet Bay. The leaves of the Bay Laurel are the spice used in cooking for soups, stews and sauces. Grow Bay Laurel in a container in colder climates (zones 4 through 7) and bring indoors in winter. Bay Laurel can be grown outdoors year round in zones 8 to 11.
| Botanical Name: |
Laurus nobilis |
| Average Height: | 10 – 15 feet |
| Average Width: | 8 – 10 feet |
| Sunlight: | Full to partial sun |
| Spacing: | 6 – 8 feet |
| Grow Zones: | 4 to 7 indoors, 8 to 11 outdoors |
Can Bay Laurel be grown in colder climates?
Bay Laurel can be left outdoors year round in warmer climates of grow zones 8 through 10. However, you can grow them in containers and bring them indoors for winter in colder climates. Just keep them near a sunny window.
Is the bay leaf the same as bay laurel?
The bay leaf seasoning found in most grocery stores are the same as the leaves that will grow on your bay laurel.
How fast o bay laurels grow?
Their growth is considered slow. Expect less than 6 inches of new growth per year. This another reason why these are commonly grown in containers.
Wisconsin
