Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

12-25'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Patio, Park, Street Tree

 

Special Uses

Hedge

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Laurus noblis is an evergreen shrub or tree. Grows slowly to 12'-40' tall and wide. The leaves are long and dark green. Clusters of small, yellow spring flowers are followed by black or dark purple, .5"-1" fruit. Leaves may be used in cooking. "Saratoga' variety is resistant to psyllid, a pest.

Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball just above ground level. 3. Mix soil with 25% amendment and %75 soil. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build basin and water.