Sweet bay laurus nobilis is a versatile evergreen shrub beloved by New Zealand gardeners for its elegant appearance and aromatic foliage. Often simply called bay laurel, this classic plant offers year-round interest and a wealth of uses in the kitchen, landscape, and even as a potted specimen. Whether you’re searching for a new hedge, culinary herbs, or a hardy garden feature, sweet bay laurus nobilis ticks all the boxes. With glossy, dark green leaves and a refined habit, it suits both formal and informal gardens. Discover how sweet bay laurus nobilis can bring structure, flavour, and beauty to your outdoor space.

Laurus nobilis, commonly known as Sweet Bay Tree or Bay Laurel, is a versatile evergreen tree prized for its aromatic leaves and classic form. It provides year round structure in New Zealand gardens and is widely used for both ornamental and culinary purposes. This hardy plant is ideal for hedging, topiary, or feature planting. Its dense growth and glossy foliage make it a popular choice for adding structure and functionality.
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Laurus nobilis 'Pride of Provence' is a variety of Laurel selected for its compact growth habit. This evergreen tree features lush, glossy, dark green leaves, which are aromatic and somewhat leathery in appearance. Flowers produced in spring are pale yellow-green and result in small and glossy, black berries as it grows to 2 m tall and the same width. Laurus nobilis 'Pride of Provence' is an excellent plant for trimming into a hedge, using as a screening plant, planting as a backdrop for smaller plants, maintaining in a container, 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.
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