Sweet Bay - Monrovia

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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.

Height Mature Height: 15 feet
Width Mature Width: 15 feet
Light Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun
size: 1 gallon
Sweet Bay - Monrovia
$22.99
size: 1 gallon

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Care

Planting & Growing
Provide enriched, well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to develop an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Apply fertilizer as new growth begins in spring. Slow growing; prune only as needed to maintain desired size and shape.

Attracts Pollinators, Butterflies
Deer Resistant Yes
Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen
Family Name Laurel
Flower Color Yellow
Bloom Time Inconspicuous; foliage prized for culinary use.
Foliage Color Green
Genus Name Laurus
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 8
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
Water Needs Dry to Average
Waterwise 0