Sweet Bay Laurel
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Laurus nobilis (Bay Laurel)
The traditional bay leaf, essential in European cuisine. This slow-growing, aromatic shrub thrives in warm climates and is well-suited for container growing. When planted outdoors, allow for an 8-foot spacing. Best suited for USDA Zones 7b–8.
Plant Characteristics
- Pest Resistance: Excellent
- Disease Resistance: Excellent
- Drought Tolerance: Very Good
- Heat Tolerance: Very Good
- Humidity Tolerance: Excellent
- Sun Tolerance: Very Good
- Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair
- Shade Tolerance: Fair
- No-Spray Gardening: Excellent
- Salt Tolerance: Fair
- Kid-Friendly (Fresh): Poor
- Deer Resistance: Very Good
- Thorns: None
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Soil Type: Adaptable
- Edible Part: Leaf
- Self-Fertile: Yes
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