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This is the well known bay tree with dark green, highly aromatic leaves. The bay leaves can be used either fresh or dried when cooking to add spice/flavour to dishes. It is a very ornamental plant with yellow flowers in Spring and black fruits in the Autumn (in conservatory conditions).
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| Plant type |
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| Flower |
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| Fruit |
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| Position |
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| Soil type |
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| Hardiness |
-10c |
| Rate of growth |
medium |
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| Origin |
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| Pot size |
7cm |
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Other common names: Bay Tree
Native to: Mediterranean
Family: Lauraceae (Laurel Family)
Habit (UK conditions): small evergreen tree
Max. height (when mature, UK conditions): 2-3m but only in conservatory conditions (it may well stay 1-2m tall in a pot if pruned)
Main value (in order of importance): aromatic leaves
Flower colour: light yellow
Flowering period: March-April
Autumn coloration: (evergreen)
Hardiness: only hardy on South Coast in the UK
Toxicity: leaves are widely used as a spice
Preferences: full sun (drought tolerant), tolerant to soil conditions
