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The Classic Bay Laurel, Made for California Growth
Why Bay Laurel Trees?
Imagine classic Bay Laurel fragrance that’s tailored specifically to the Golden State – with the Saratoga Bay Laurel, it’s possible to get this benefit and more, right in your backyard. Plus, the Bay Laurel is known for its many perks, including rich evergreen foliage and no-hassle care.
The Bay Laurel is popular for its highly adaptable and versatile nature. This vigorous tree has all the attributes of the timeless Bay Laurel shrub but with a more open habit and larger, rounded leaves. That means more flexibility in planting location and shaping for you.
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But the best part about the Saratoga Bay Laurel? It’s specifically chosen for top benefits since it’s hand-selected by horticulturists. Basically, it’s a proven performer, no matter where you plant it – especially with its drought tolerance and ability to thrive without much maintenance. And because it’s planted, monitored and shipped with care, roots intact, you reap the rewards.
It’s Golden State-grown for California landscapes…and nurtured for best results. The extra work has been completed before the Saratoga arrives to your door, so it’s ready to grow. If you live in California, order your Saratoga Bay Laurel Tree before it’s gone!
Planting & Care
Planting Instructions: Bay Laurel Trees are adaptable, growing in full sun to partial shade (4 to 8 hours of sunlight daily) and acclimating to a variety of soil types, provided the soil is well-drained.
After selecting your location, dig a hole that’s at least two to three times wider than your Bay Laurel’s root ball. If you’re planting in a container, choose one that’s around two times the width of your Bay Laurel’s shipped container. Once you’ve placed your tree, back fill its soil, tamp down to avoid air pockets and lastly, water to help establish its roots.
Watering: It’s drought tolerant, but one thorough watering weekly is important until the tree is establishment. If you’re not sure when to water your Bay Laurel, simply check the surrounding soil, down to around 2 or 3 inches. If the tree’s surrounding soil is dry, it’s time to water.
Fertilizing: Since your Bay Laurel grows rather steadily, it doesn’t require a great deal of fertilizer. But container-grown plants may need some supplemental fertilizer for best results.
Pruning: Pruning is the Bay Laurel is only necessary to remove dead branches, but if you’d like to shear your Bay Laurel into a topiary tree, prune according to your desired shape.
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Shipping Details
Estimated Shipping Time: Most orders ship immediately. As noted on the website, some items are seasonal, and may only ship in spring or fall. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.
| Amount of Order | Shipping Charge |
|---|---|
| Less than $129 | $19.95 |
| $129 + | FREE SHIPPING! |
Product Details
| Mature Height: | 15-25 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 15-25 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full-Partial |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
| Drought Tolerance: | High |
| Botanical Name: | Laurus 'Saratoga' |
| Does Not Ship To: | AZ,OR |
| Grows Well In Zones: | 8-10 outdoors |
| Your Growing Zone: | # |
Growing Zones: 8-10 outdoors
(hardy down to 20℉)Customer Reviews & Photos
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United Statesbay laurel
well packaged, healthy and doing very well in zone 9 coastal area in California. planted 12/2020. Wonderful to cook with. Thank you.
United StatesPerfection
I wanted an evergreen for winter interest and an anchor in a front flower bed, and I leapt at the chance to have one that would also yield food for us. The tree arrived huge and healthy, transplanted into the ground well, and is looking fantastic so far. I snuck a leaf already and it has a lovely fragrance. I can’t wait to have it bush out more so I can prune it into a cone shape.
United StatesBay Laurel
They look in good shape. But I have a question. Are they the bay I can use for canning? I called and asked before. I ordered and was told yes but they don’t look quite right .
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The leaves on this plant can be used in cooking. Let us know if you have any other questions!
United StatesBay Laurel 1
There was some delay due to the covid-19 pandemic slowing the shipping. It arrived very healthy and soil in the pot was moist. Set it outside in a shady spot with 2+ hours sunlight and the roots have established in it's new large planter pot. I look forward to harvest a few young leaves in the next few weeks.
United StatesTall ....
Great, I ordered 4 as centerpieces for a new Knot garden, they are all very tall with no side branches but they all match and the leaves are big and healthy and I can now train them into 4 standards as soon as it warms up a bit I will trim the leader and get some side branches.