Monday, 4 January 2016

Laurus nobilis




  • Common Name - bay laurel
  • Botanical Name - Laurus nobilis
  • Family -Lauraceae
  • Bud - alternate
  • Leaf - simple, lanceolate shape, acute base, acute apex, entire margin, yellow midrib
  • Flower - dioecious, yellow/green, June - July 
  • Fruit - black drupe
  • Habit - upright
  • Form - undulating 
  • Size - 10 - 18m
  • Culture - full sun, well drained soil, needs shelter
  • Use - cooking, accent plant

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