Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis)

Bay Laurel – Culinary Evergreen Tree

Laurus nobilis, known as Bay Laurel, Bay Tree, Sweet Bay, or Bay Leaf, is an aromatic evergreen tree or large shrub native to the Mediterranean region. Its leathery, dark green leaves are the classic culinary bay leaf used to flavor soups, stews, and sauces. In spring, it produces small, yellowish flowers, followed by black berries on female plants. It is slow-growing, amenable to pruning, and often shaped into topiary or hedges. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.

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