Laurus 'Bay Gold'

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Rating: 4.8/5

Laurus 'Bay Gold' is a variety of Laurel selected for its compact growth habit and colourful foliage. This evergreen tree features lush, glossy, and golden-yellow leaves, which are aromatic and somewhat leathery in appearance. It typically grows to 5 m in height and 4 m in width, and can be trimmed as necessary. Laurus 'Bay Gold' 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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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	5.00 m
Spread:	4.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Containers, Culinary, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen, Topiary
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
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Sku	17289

What are the garden uses for Laurus 'Bay Gold' in NZ?

Laurus 'Bay Gold' is a much-loved shrub in NZ gardens. It is most commonly grown as a specimen, used as a hedge (both trimmed and untrimmed), added to a mixed planting, or planted as a backdrop for smaller plants. It is an excellent complement to a modern or cottage garden, bringing both formality and elegance to a space. Bay trees are also popular plants for growing in pots, and their evergreen nature and somewhat slower growth habit make them ideal for pool gardens. Little wonder Laurus 'Bay Gold' is so popular in NZ gardens!

Where can I buy Laurus 'Bay Gold' standard trees in NZ?

Standard Bay trees are a specialty of The Plant Company, and our production nurseries produce all different standard heights. If you can’t find the size or standard height you are after in our pricing table for Laurus 'Bay Gold', just email (shop@theplantcompany.co.nz) and the team will fulfil your needs with high-quality trees.

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