Sweet Bay - Monrovia

A slender conical form that slowly grows into a small, shapely tree. Dark green, highly aromatic foliage is valued as a flavorful culinary seasoning. Can be clipped into a formal hedge or topiary form. Thrives in containers. Drought tolerant in the landscape, once established. Evergreen.



Attracts,Pollinators, Butterflies
Brand,
Brand,
Botanical Name,
Bulb Size,
Bulbs per Package,
Deer Resistant,Yes
Evergreen or Deciduous,Evergreen
Family,
Family Name,Laurel
Flower Color,
Bloom Time,Inconspicuous; foliage prized for culinary use.
Foliage Color,Green
Genus,
Genus Name,Laurus
Model,
Tomato Class,
Tomato Type,
Weather,
Days to Emerge,
Days to Maturity,
Edible,
Features,
Growth Rate,Slow
Hardiness,
Hardiness Zone,8
Harvest Season,
Landscape Uses,Coastal Exposure, Container, Hedge, Kitchen Garden, Specimen, Topiary, Urban Garden, Windbreak
Light Needs,Partial Shade, Full Sun
Mature Height,15 feet
Mature Width,15 feet
Prune Time,Can Prune At Anytime
Self Pollinating,Dioecious
Water Needs,Dry to Average
Waterwise,0
Essentials for Success
For flourishing plants, use potting soil for potted plants or planting mix for garden beds paired with Root Zone starter fertilizer is the perfect duo to foster robust root growth and minimize transplant shock.
Care