LAURUS nobilis

Description: Common name: Bay Tree. An excellent evergreen shrub for a sunny and sheltered position in the garden. The standard plants have been grown and trained over many years to have a straight stem. The head is a precise shaped ball

Uses: The standard bay will give structure to a formal garden. Usually planted in pairs whether in containers or in knot gardens, parterres or as accent plants. An important plant to the landscape architect

Climate/Position: Suited to container growing and any formal plantings. Good in confined areas in courtyards or patios and especially suited to urban use. Sun or partial shade

Height/Spread: As a containerised topiary plant with regular pruning its size and shape will remain the same as when you purchase it

Soil Requirements: If planted in the garden avoid soils that are wet in winter

Pruning: Clip topiary specimens during summer to maintain shape. Ideally cut the stems with secateurs to avoid cutting the leaves in half which may cause browning of the cut edge

Special Requirements: Shelter from cold winds

Additional Interest: Awarded RHS AGM in 1993