The Bay Leaf Bonsai Tree, scientific name Laurus nobilis, is a shrubby evergreen with dark glossy leaves that are widely used as a culinary herb to flavor soups, stews, braises, and pates. It is native to the southern Mediterranean region. Great for indoors.
Additional Information
Family: Lauraceae
Scientific name: Laurus nobilis
Common Names: Bay Laurel, Bay, Bay Leaf, Laurel, Sweet Bay.
Origin: It is native to the southern Mediterranean region but is grown all over the world.
Appearance: It is a shrubby evergreen with glossy dark green, leaves and gray bark. Foliage is aromatic and used for culinary purposes.
Flowering: In spring it produces small yellow flowers that grow in clusters. On the female plants, flowers are followed by shiny purple berry-like fruits.
Outdoor/Indoor Use: Both.
Light Requirements: It prefers partial shade.
Water Requirements: It likes moist but well-drained soil.
Hardiness: Grows best in the USDA Zones 8 – 10.
Insects and Diseases: Powdery mildew, scale, black mold, sapsuckers, anthracnose fungal infections, root rot, leaf diseases of laurel, leaf spot.
Propagation: By seeds, hardwood cuttings, and semi-hardwood cuttings.
