Sweet Bay, Grecian Laurel

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 20°F (-7°C)

Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Origin: Mediterranean basin Mediterranean basin

Growth Habits: Slow growing shrub to 30 feet tall (9 m)

Watering Needs: Little water once established, needs good drainage

Propagation: Seeds (sow them as soon as they are ripe), semi-hardwood cuttings at the end of summer

The Grecian laurel is an evergreen shrub, its leaves with a slightly undulated edge are dried as bay leaves. It makes a good container plant for colder areas.
Its leaves are used as bay leaves as a fundamental spice in many recipes.

Blooming Habits:
The sweet bay blooms at the beginning of the spring. The flowers are white, arranged in umbels. The fruit of olive color is ripe at the beginning of the fall.