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Laurus nobilis

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Winter hardy selection of the kitchen laurel. Also available in larger sizes, prices on demand.. The size after 10 years is 250 cm. The flower colour is yellow. This plant is hardy.The flowering period is July - August.

Date taken : 16.12.2005

Common name : True bay

Family : Lauraceae

© first picture : Garden Picture

© picture 2 : Garden Picture

© picture 3 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Botanische Tuin Leiden
. This plant has received the following award: AGM, Award of Garden Merit, 1993

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : shrub
soil type : All soils are ok
planting place : needs a sunny place
habit/form : upright growing
water requirement : needs little water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is evergreen
height approx : between 1.5 and 2 meter
width approx : between 75 and 100 cm
quantity per m2 : 3
flower colour : yellow
leaf colour : green
leaf shape : leaves are oval
leaf size : between 15 and 20 cm
edibility : the leaves are edible
scent : leaves scented strongly
flowering period : may - june
hardiness : mostly hardy