Bay Tree Standard – 90cm Tall Hardy Evergreen Laurus Nobilis for Pots & Borders

Classic Bay Tree Standard - Approx. 90cm Tall

Add a touch of timeless elegance and culinary charm to your garden or patio with our beautiful Bay Tree standard. Standing at approximately 90cm tall with a well-formed head of aromatic foliage (25/30cm diameter), this evergreen Laurel makes a striking focal point. Its classic shape and fragrant leaves bring a Mediterranean feel to any outdoor space and provide a readily available supply of fresh bay leaves for your cooking.

The Bay Tree is a versatile and relatively low-maintenance plant once established. Its glossy, dark green leaves release a wonderful aroma when crushed, making it a sensory delight. Grown as a standard, it offers an attractive formal structure, perfect for flanking doorways, lining pathways, or as a sophisticated container plant. This Bay Tree thrives in a sunny to partially shaded location and can be easily pruned to maintain its elegant shape.

SPECIFICATIONS

Plant Class Evergreen Tree/Shrub

Botanical Name Laurus nobilis

Common Names Bay Tree, Sweet Bay, Laurel Tree

Height (approx.) 90cm (including pot)

Head Diameter 25–30cm

Foliage Aromatic, leathery, dark green

Growth Habit Standard (single stem with a head of foliage)

Light Requirements Full Sun to Partial Shade

Hardiness Generally hardy in the UK; may need protection in severe frost

Uses Culinary herb, ornamental tree, container plant, topiary

KEY FEATURES

• Hardy and evergreen for year-round structure
• Ideal for topiary and formal garden designs
• Culinary leaves used in soups, stews, and roasts
• Supplied in a decorative pot, ready to display
• Low maintenance, slow-growing plant

COME IN TO

• Enhance your garden with structured greenery
• Frame doorways, patios, or paths for instant elegance
• Grow your own fresh bay leaves for cooking

GROWING TIP

Prune lightly in late spring or summer to maintain shape. Water regularly in hot, dry spells and feed with a balanced fertiliser during the growing season.

PREFECT FOR

• Pots on patios or balconies
• Flanking front doors or garden gates
• Herb gardens and edible landscaping
• Year-round ornamental foliage

GROWING CALENDAR

Activity Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant Growth 🔸 🔸 ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ 🔸 🔸 🔸

Pruning/Trimming ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅

Repotting ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅

Leaf Harvesting ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅

Legend:

✅ = Active period

🔸 = Slower/dormant growth, minimal maintenance required

Blank = Not recommended or unnecessary

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