{"product_id":"col-3l-bay-tree","title":"3L Bay Tree 60-70cm, Culinary Evergreen, Nursery Pots","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe bay tree (\u003cstrong\u003eLaurus nobilis\u003c\/strong\u003e) is one of the most versatile and enduring evergreens available to UK gardeners. Supplied at approximately 60–70 cm tall in a 3-litre nursery pot, this well-established culinary evergreen is ready to grow on straight away. Whether positioned on a patio, balcony, porch or used as a garden focal point, its glossy, aromatic foliage provides year-round structure and ornamental appeal — whilst doubling as a practical kitchen herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEqually suited to life in a container or planted directly into garden soil, the bay tree is a considered choice for both formal and informal settings. It can be trained into classic topiary forms or left to grow more naturally. Its adaptability also makes it a thoughtful and long-lasting gift for gardeners of all experience levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You Receive:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Bay Tree (\u003cstrong\u003eLaurus nobilis\u003c\/strong\u003e), approximately 60–70 cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied in a 3-litre nursery pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-established, healthy plant, ready to grow on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Growing Conditions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis culinary bay tree is frost hardy and provides year-round evergreen structure in UK gardens. It thrives in a full sun position but is equally tolerant of partial shade, making it a flexible choice for patios, balconies, porches and sheltered garden borders. It grows well in an outdoor container or planter, and can also be kept as an indoor specimen in a cool, bright room. Its aromatic, fragrant foliage makes it as useful in the kitchen as it is ornamental in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/b\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 Tree, Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay, True Bay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen shrub or small tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 60–70 cm (in 3-litre nursery pot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 7–12 m in open ground; easily maintained at 1–3 m in a container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, dense, evergreen shrub or small tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patios, balconies, porches, topiary, kitchen herb gardens, containers, formal and informal garden borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring (small, yellow-green, nectar-rich flowers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy evergreen shrub \/ tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green, glossy, aromatic leaves — suitable for culinary use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRHS Hardiness Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e H4 (hardy throughout most of the UK)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Guidance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater freely during dry spells, ensuring good drainage at all times to prevent root rot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed with a balanced fertiliser throughout spring and summer to support healthy growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepot every two to three years as the root ball expands, using a quality potting compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune in late spring to maintain your preferred shape; this variety responds well to topiary forms including ball, pyramid, cone and lollipop standard stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor regularly for common pests including aphids and scale insects, and treat promptly if identified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuring winter, move container-grown specimens to a sheltered position to protect from hard or prolonged frosts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes:\u003c\/b\u003e This bay tree is supplied in a nursery pot, ready to be potted on into a decorative container of your choice or planted out into the garden when conditions allow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Accelopack","offers":[{"title":"Nursery Pot","offer_id":56175435547009,"sku":"COL-3L-BAY-TREEX1","price":42.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Metal Cream Planter","offer_id":56175435579777,"sku":"COL-3L-BAY-TREX1-CP1","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Metal Grey Planter","offer_id":56175435612545,"sku":"COL-3L-BAY-TREX1-CP2","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Metal Teal Planter","offer_id":56175435645313,"sku":"COL-3L-BAY-TREX1-CP3","price":53.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/0854\/7722\/files\/file_0e4e263e-c3d8-4569-9356-972ff5bbe300.png?v=1787666077","url":"https:\/\/www.hopeplants.com\/products\/col-3l-bay-tree","provider":"Hope Plants Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}