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Grecian Laurel

Laurus Nobilis

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Overview

Laurus nobilis, the Grecian Laurel, is an evergreen shrub with aromatic, glossy leaves, commonly utilized in culinary arts. Reaching up to 18-30 feet tall and 12-20 feet wide, it thrives in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soils. Hardy in USDA zones 8-10, it can be trained as a topiary or used in hedges. Small yellow flowers bloom in spring, followed by purplish-black berries if pollinated.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–10Type Shrub, TreeClimate Mediterranean

Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — Hardiness zones for this laurel range from 8 to 10

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Shrub, Tree
Family: Lauraceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — with a spread of 5 to 20 feet

Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — the Grecian Laurel requires well-drained soil with a preference for a slightly acidic to neutral pH; in terms of, image 56

Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — this noble plant typically achieves a stature of 10 to 30 feet tall; its slow to moderate growth rate allows for, image 75

Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — shrub / tree for full or half; creating a focal point or a stately hedge that clients will appreciate for both its beauty and

Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — it thrives in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soils; reaching up to 18-30 feet tall and 12-20 feet wide, image 92

Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — symbolizes victory and achievement

Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — the Grecian Laurel requires well-drained soil with a preference for a slightly acidic to neutral pH

Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — it thrives in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soils; reaching up to 18-30 feet tall and 12-20 feet wide

Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — and provides year-round greenery; hardiness zones for this laurel range from 8 to 10, image 62

Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — Hardy in USDA zones 8-10, it can be trained as a topiary or used in hedges; with a spread of 5 to 20 feet

Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — commonly utilized in culinary arts; leathery leaves that emit a fragrant aroma when bruised and its ability to, image 90

Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — commonly known as the Grecian Laurel or Sweet Bay; commonly utilized in culinary arts, image 51

Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — In terms of maintenance, pruning is optional but can be utilized to shape the plant or control its size; showcasing its

Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — yellow flowers in the garden; hardy in USDA zones 8-10, it can be trained as a topiary or used in hedges, image 64

Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — Reaching up to 18-30 feet tall and 12-20 feet wide; and provides year-round greenery, image 69

Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — with a spread of 5 to 20 feet; is an evergreen shrub with aromatic, image 54

Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — shrub / tree for full or half

Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — yellow flowers in the garden; hardy in USDA zones 8-10, it can be trained as a topiary or used in hedges

Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — commonly utilized in culinary arts

Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — Small yellow flowers bloom in spring, followed by purplish-black berries if pollinated

Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — leathery leaves that emit a fragrant aroma when bruised and its ability to thrive in full to partial sunlight

Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — leathery leaves that emit a fragrant aroma when bruised and its ability to thrive in full to partial sunlight, image 77

Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — Hardiness zones for this laurel range from 8 to 10; shrub / tree for full or half, image 79

Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — shrub / tree with yellow blooms

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Didier Descouens, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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