Also known as bay tree and laurel tree. Aromatic evergreen native to the Mediterranean region, it’s the source of the culinary bay leaf.
The dried berries can be used as a spice. Plant is a source of eucalyptol and other essential oils. Laurel oil is a prime ingredient in Aleppo soap, prized worldwide for skin care.
Tree can grow quite tall, to nearly 60 feet. More typical size is about 6 feet. Suitable for container growing. Wide shallow roots need frequent watering.
The dried berries can be used as a spice. Plant is a source of eucalyptol and other essential oils. Laurel oil is a prime ingredient in Aleppo soap, prized worldwide for skin care.
Tree can grow quite tall, to nearly 60 feet. More typical size is about 6 feet. Suitable for container growing. Wide shallow roots need frequent watering.