Sweet bay laurel

This fragrant evergreen is best known as the source of bay leaves, which are commonly used as an herb in cooking. The sweet bay has thick glossy leaves and an attractive ornamental shape. In the spring, it grows tiny clusters of soft yellow flowers that can occasionally produce small fruits if other sweet bay trees are nearby to pollinate them. Sweet bay grows at a moderate pace, and is a hardy and drought-tolerant shade tree that provides excellent screening.

Size:

Medium

Height:

35-45 feet