{"product_id":"col-2l-bay-tree","title":"2L Bay Tree, Laurus Nobilis, Evergreen Culinary Herb, Pots","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBay Tree (Laurus nobilis)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a timeless evergreen culinary herb tree, celebrated for its glossy, aromatic dark green leaves used fresh or dried in cooking throughout the world. Supplied in a 2 litre nursery pot, this bay tree arrives ready to be enjoyed on a patio, balcony, doorstep, or indoors, and responds beautifully to shaping over time into a neat, ornamental form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlow-growing and frost hardy, it brings year-round structure and fragrance to any space — whether displayed as a statement container plant by a front door, as part of a herb garden, or used as a natural screen in a smaller outdoor area. A rewarding and long-lived plant for both beginner and experienced gardeners alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Growing Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable as both an outdoor and indoor container plant across the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eFrost hardy — tolerates mild UK winters well when positioned in a sheltered spot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eIdeal for patios, balconies, front doorsteps, and garden containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eGrows well in a wide range of containers including terracotta, glazed, and plastic pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eCan be used as a subtle natural privacy screen in smaller outdoor spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eBest placed in a position sheltered from harsh or prolonged cold winds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laurus nobilis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay, Mediterranean Bay Tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen Shrub \/ Tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 7.5 m × 3 m in open ground; significantly smaller and manageable when grown in containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, Bushy, Slow-Growing Evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Culinary Herb Gardens, Containers, Patios, Entrances, Topiary \u0026amp; Shaped Displays, Indoor Growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring (April–May) — small, pale yellow-green flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade, sheltered from cold and drying winds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and Beneficial Insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Evergreen Tree \/ Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark Green, Glossy, Aromatic Oval Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves used fresh or dried — a staple herb in stocks, stews, soups, and marinades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly but allow the compost to partially dry between waterings — overwatering is the most common cause of yellowing leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eApply a balanced liquid fertiliser during the growing season (spring through summer) to support healthy, fragrant foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ePrune in late spring or early summer to maintain shape and encourage dense, bushy growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eRepot into a larger container when roots begin to outgrow the current pot, using a good quality, free-draining potting mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eMonitor for common bay tree pests including bay sucker, scale insects, and aphids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eIn periods of prolonged hard frost, move container-grown plants to a sheltered or frost-free position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Bay Tree (Laurus nobilis) supplied in a 2 litre nursery pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eApproximate height at time of dispatch: 60–70 cm (measured including the pot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This bay tree is supplied in a standard nursery pot, ready to be potted on into your chosen decorative container or planted into a garden border. 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