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| Latin plant name
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Laurus novelis |
| Common plant name
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Bay laurel |
| Plant type
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Hedge evergreen shrub |
| Size (meters)
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< 1,5 m |
| Distinguishing features
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Dark ornamental leaves.
Yellow flowers in spring followed by green and then black fruits.
It is idea for shapping but needs to keep trimming it.
Bay is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant. It is used to create single erect stems with ball-shaped, box-shaped or twisted crowns; also for low hedges.
Laurel oil is a main ingredient, and the distinguishing characteristic of Aleppo soap. Aleppo soap is revered worldwide for its skin care properties.
The plant is the source of several popular spices used in a wide variety of recipes, particularly among Mediterranean cuisines. |
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