{"product_id":"col-5l-bay-stnd-tre","title":"5L Bay Tree Standard, Laurus Nobilis, Nursery Pots","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis elegant 5 litre Bay Tree (\u003cstrong\u003eLaurus nobilis\u003c\/strong\u003e) is presented in a classic standard form, featuring a clear, straight stem topped with a lush, dense canopy of deep green, aromatic foliage. A timeless choice for patios, formal gardens, and entranceways, this standard bay tree combines striking year-round structure with genuine practical value — its leaves are fully culinary and can be harvested at any time for everyday use in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied in a 5 litre nursery pot, this plant arrives established and ready to display or pot on into a decorative container of your choice. Its well-proportioned form makes it ideal as a pair of statement patio plants, a formal focal point, or a smart addition to both contemporary and traditional garden settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Growing Conditions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis evergreen bay tree is winter hardy and thrives across the UK in a position offering full sun to partial shade. It performs well as a patio plant, formal topiary specimen, or container-grown garden feature, and can also be kept in a bright, sheltered indoor spot. The classic standard stem lends itself beautifully to topiary maintenance, and the naturally neat growth habit makes it straightforward to keep in shape with light clipping. The bay tree is equally suited as a standalone specimen, as part of a formal planting scheme, or even as a productive culinary bay hedge.\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, Sweet Bay, Bay Laurel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Evergreen Tree \/ Shrub\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; easily maintained at 1–2 m as a container-grown standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, dense evergreen standard with a clear, straight stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patio Containers, Formal Gardens, Topiary, Entranceways, Kitchen Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring (April–May) — small, creamy-yellow flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBerrying Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn — small, dark purple-black berries (produced on female plants)\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\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark, glossy green, aromatic, oval-lanceolate leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh or dried leaves are ideal for flavouring stocks, soups, stews, and sauces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring and summer; mulch around the base to retain moisture; protect from severe frost, particularly when grown in a container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied In:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 litre nursery pot, established and ready to display or pot on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes:\u003c\/b\u003e Supplied in a nursery pot and ready to display or pot on into a decorative container. 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