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Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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If you’re searching for laurel plants for sale in New Zealand, you’re in the right place. Laurel plants are loved for their lush evergreen foliage, versatility in both formal and informal gardens, and their range of uses from culinary to ornamental. Whether you want to create a classic hedge, add year-round greenery to your backyard, or grow your own bay leaves for cooking, we have a variety of laurel species and cultivars to suit every garden style and purpose.

Quercus laurina

Quercus laurina is a magnificent evergreen oak native to Central America, admired for its stately form and year round greenery. Its glossy, lance shaped leaves resemble those of the laurel, giving it a refined appearance. In NZ gardens, this oak makes a superb feature tree, providing shade, structure, and elegance. Hardy and long lived, Quercus laurina thrives in a range of conditions and is an excellent choice for those seeking a distinguished landscape tree.

Buy Quercus laurina

From $136.04

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Trees

Height: 18.00 m

Spread: 8.00 m

Flowering time: Spring

Tolerances: Hardy

Garden uses: Parks, Ponds, Specimen

Garden styles: Alpine

Laurus nobilis angustifolia

Laurus nobilis angustifolia is a variety of Laurel grown for its compact growth habit and elegant foliage. This evergreen tree features lush, dark green leaves that are aromatic when crushed. Flowers produced in spring are pale yellow-green and result in small, glossy, black berries as it grows to 5 m tall and 4 m wide. Laurus nobilis angustifolia is ideal for trimming into a hedge, using as a screening plant, planting as a backdrop for smaller plants, maintaining in a container, shaping into a topiary, or growing as a specimen. The leaves on this variety are the well-known Bay Leaves, and can be used fresh or dry in cooking to add flavour to dishes.

Buy Laurus nobilis angustifolia

From $430.15

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Trees

Height: 5.00 m

Spread: 4.00 m

Flowering time: Spring

Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy

Garden uses: Containers, Culinary, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen, Topiary

Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, White

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Why Choose Laurel Plants?

Laurel plants are a fantastic choice for Kiwi gardeners, thriving in our varied climates and providing a reliable, handsome backdrop all year long. They’re generally hardy, low-maintenance, and some species, like the classic Bay Tree, are highly valued for their aromatic leaves in the kitchen. Laurels work beautifully as structural hedges, privacy screens, or as elegant statement shrubs in the garden.

Popular Laurel Varieties Available

We offer a curated selection of laurel plants for sale, including both classic and unique varieties:

Laurus nobilis Pride of Provence: This highly sought-after bay tree features aromatic, glossy leaves ideal for culinary use and landscape design.
Laurus nobilis angustifolia: The narrow-leafed bay brings a more delicate texture and is perfect for hedging or topiary work.
Aucuba Picturata (Japanese Laurel Plant): For something a little different, this Japanese laurel boasts lush variegated leaves and is well-suited to shaded garden spots.
Prunus lusitanica: Known as the Portuguese laurel, this robust shrub makes an excellent windbreak or dense privacy screen.
Kalmia Pristine (Mountain Laurel): Admired for its decorative clusters of flowers, this mountain laurel adds seasonal interest as well as evergreen structure.

How to Grow and Care for Laurel Plants

Laurel plants are generally easy to grow in New Zealand conditions. Most varieties prefer well-drained soil and will thrive in full sun to part shade. Regular watering during the establishment period and a mulch in spring will keep your plants happy. Pruning laurel hedges is straightforward—regular trimming in late summer will maintain a tidy, dense shape. Fertilize once or twice a year with a balanced shrub food for the best results.

Uses for Laurels in the Garden

Laurels are incredibly versatile. Use them for hedges and topiary, as statement specimens, or as part of a mixed border. Laurus nobilis Pride of Provence is particularly prized for its use in culinary dishes, while the variegated leaves of Aucuba Picturata (Japanese Laurel Plant) brighten shaded corners. The adaptability and resilience of Prunus lusitanica make it superb for shelterbelts and privacy screens.

Shop Laurel Plants for Sale Online

Explore our range of laurel plants for sale and find the perfect variety to suit your garden and lifestyle. Your chosen plants will be carefully packaged and delivered to your door, ready to thrive and beautify your outdoor space for years to come. Discover the benefits of laurels—classic, reliable, and always stylish additions to any New Zealand garden.

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Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.