Laurus Bay Gold

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

Bay Tree Bay Gold, Bay Laurel Bay Gold, Bay Leaf Tree NZ

Laurus Bay Gold is a variety of Laurel selected for its compact growth habit and colourful foliage. This evergreen tree features lush and glossy, golden yellow leaves which are aromatic and somewhat leathery in appearance. It typically grows to 5 m tall and 4 m wide, and can be trimmed as necessary. Laurus Bay Gold is a great plant for trimming into a hedge, using for screening, 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.

Laurus Bay Gold is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Laurus available.

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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
Also known as	Bay Tree Bay Gold, Bay Laurel Bay Gold, Bay Leaf Tree NZ

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 specimen, used as a hedge (both trimmed and untrimmed), added to a mixed planting, or planted as a backdrop for smaller plants. It is a great 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 makes 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 speciality 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 or call us and the team will fulfil your needs with high-quality trees.