Bay Laurel
Laurus nobilis
Family: Lauraceae
Bay Laurel grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers fertile, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate; drought tolerant once established.
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How to Grow Bay Laurel
Bay Laurel growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Fertile, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-8.0, and Moderate; drought tolerant once established water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 8-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Bay Laurel as 30-90 days from fresh seed, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1 inch. Days to maturity are listed as Several years to mature shrub size.
Plant Overview
Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis) is listed in the Lauraceae family and categorized as a herb with a perennial evergreen shrub or tree life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0218
- Family
- Lauraceae
- Plant type
- Herb
- Life cycle
- Perennial evergreen shrub or tree
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Bay Laurel is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate; drought tolerant once established. The database soil reference is Fertile, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 8-10.
- Hardiness zones
- 8-10
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Fertile, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-8.0
- Water needs
- Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days from fresh seed and the seed depth is 1 inch. Maturity guidance: Several years to mature shrub size. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days from fresh seed
- Seed depth
- 1 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- Several years to mature shrub size
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.