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Laurus nobilis

  • Shrub
  • Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
  • 150 cm-2 m high
  • Light-coloured flowers
  • Valuable foliage plant
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Garden use

Use

Solitary

For wildlife and biodiversity

For bees

Ornamental value and special features

Kitchen Scented Evergreen Foliage plant

Growth

Medium

Planting density

Plant about 1 - 2 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 150 - 200 cm
Flowering time April - May
Flower colour White, Yellowish green
Growth habit Ascending
Growth rate Medium
Hardiness down to about -10°C

Site conditions

Light Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade
Moisture Dry, Average
Soil Pervious, Light, Normal
Soil fertility Normal

Botanical information

Botanical name Laurus nobilis
Genus Laurus
Family Lauraceae
Common names NL: laurier
Awards Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
Origin Europe, South