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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) — creating a focal point or a stately hedge that clients will appreciate for both its beauty and utility; yellow, image 63
Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — symbolizes victory and achievement; small yellow flowers bloom in spring, followed by purplish-black berries if, image 61
Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — commonly known as the Grecian Laurel or Sweet Bay; commonly utilized in culinary arts
Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — is an evergreen shrub with aromatic
Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — Its slow to moderate growth rate allows for a manageable pruning schedule; shrub / tree with yellow blooms, image 60
Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — leathery leaves that emit a fragrant aroma when bruised and its ability to thrive in full to partial sunlight, image 55
Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — Its slow to moderate growth rate allows for a manageable pruning schedule; shrub / tree with yellow blooms, image 82
Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — commonly known as the Grecian Laurel or Sweet Bay; commonly utilized in culinary arts, image 73
Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — symbolizes victory and achievement; small yellow flowers bloom in spring, followed by purplish-black berries if, image 83
Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — showcasing its warmth preference; commonly known as the Grecian Laurel or Sweet Bay, image 80
Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — Originating from the Mediterranean
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, image 49
Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — yellow flowers in the garden
Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — creating a focal point or a stately hedge that clients will appreciate for both its beauty and utility; yellow flowers in the
Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — Hardiness zones for this laurel range from 8 to 10; shrub / tree for full or half, image 57
Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — Reaching up to 18-30 feet tall and 12-20 feet wide; and provides year-round greenery, image 47
Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — Its slow to moderate growth rate allows for a manageable pruning schedule
Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — Reaching up to 18-30 feet tall and 12-20 feet wide; and provides year-round greenery
Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — with a spread of 5 to 20 feet; is an evergreen shrub with aromatic, image 76
Grecian Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) — commonly utilized in culinary arts; leathery leaves that emit a fragrant aroma when bruised and its ability to thrive in full
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