Bay Laurel Tree
Laurus nobilis
Known as laurel by the Greeks who wore it as a garland round their heads. Also known as Bay laurel and Sweet bay.
Bay Laurel is the Sweet bay laurel tree which has been grown as long as historical records have been kept. It is a small tree which grows to about 15-20 feet tall in mild climates. It grows very slowly, as most trees do, gaining only about 1 foot each year. This is an ideal plant to grow in a large container for the first 5 years of its life and if you live in an area where the winters are mild (above 25 degrees in winter) you can plant them outdoors. Otherwise just leave it in the pot and bring it indoors during the winter. Do not give this plant too much water, it needs very little - especially in the wintertime.
