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Products > Laurus nobilis (Standard)   Laurus nobilis (Standard) - Sweet Bay    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Tree Family: Lauraceae (Laurels) Origin: Europe, Southern (Europe) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Yellow Bloomtime: Spring Height: 20-30 feet Width: 10-20 feet Exposure: Cool Sun/Light Shade Drought Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: <15° F Laurus nobilis (Standard) (Sweet Bay) - Laurus is a dense evergreen shrub or small tree that reaches 10-25 feet tall and almost as wide. The very aromatic leathery leaves are used in cooking. In spring, small yellow flowers bloom and are followed by dark berries. It does best in cool sun or light shade, with little water but it needs good drainage. It is hardy to below 15 degrees F.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]