Whole plant
Overall shape, height, branching and growth habit.
Herbs
Bay Laurel growing guide
Evergreen culinary tree grown for aromatic bay leaves. Very suitable for containers and formal pruning.
Photo reference
Use this real-world photo as the main plant reference, then compare it with the botanical drawings below for leaf, flower and harvest details.
30-90 daysGermination
365-1095 daysHarvest
150 cmSpacing
0.5 cmSow depth
Full/PartSun
HardyFrost
1.5 cm/weekWater
6-7.5pH
Planting calendar by climate
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| Climate | Sow | Transplant / Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec |
| Subtropical | Mar - Oct | Mar - Oct | Jan - Dec |
| Mediterranean | Mar - Oct | Mar - Oct | Jan - Dec |
| Temperate | Feb - Apr | May - Jun | May - Oct |
| Cool | Mar - May | May - Jun | Jun - Sep |
| Arid | Mar - May | Apr - May | May - Oct |
Botanical reference
Compare the whole plant first, then check the leaf, flower and harvest detail to identify what Bay Laurel should look like as it grows.
Leaf detail
Leaf shape, edges, colour and vein pattern.
Flower detail
Flower colour, structure and where blooms appear.
Harvest / detail
Fruit, root, seed, pod or the strongest identifying feature.
Cooking and eating ideas
A quick garden-to-table guide for using Bay Laurel after harvest.
Raw / fresh
Use small amounts fresh in dressings, marinades, herb butters, teas, and finishing salts.
Cooked
Add earlier to roasts, soups, stews, sauces, breads, beans, and grilled vegetables.
Store / preserve
Dry sprigs, freeze chopped leaves, make herb salt, vinegar, oil, or tea blends.
Try: Roast herb mix, Herb salt, Infused oil, Tea blend.
Good companions
Rosemary, Thyme, Lavender
Avoid near
No avoid list yet.
Growing note
Harvest mature leaves sparingly. Container plants can be clipped to size.
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