Bay Leaf Tree, potted, live plant, Hoja de Laurel, leaves used in soups & stews

Description

You are buying one live tree, size 2 inches to 6 inches.
Bay Tree is beautiful evergreen tree, with very attractive foliage.  The leaves are dried to be used in soups and stews for their aroma and the amazing flavor it adds to food.  Fresh leaves release aroma when crushed.  You may harvest the leaves at any time.  The larger leaves are more mature and release more aroma and flavor.
It can be grown in a container and kept small or plant in ground to allow it grow tall and keep it to desired height by pruning.  This beautiful bushy tree can be shaped into topiary shape.  It is a slow growing tree.
Blooms in spring to summer.
Cold hardy to zones 7 to 10.  In cooler areas should be grown in container and bring indoors in cold temperatures.
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Shipping:
-Ships from Tennessee
-Shipping generally done with 24 to 48 hours of when order is received, excluding weekends.
-Shipping will generally be via USPS.  Tracking will be provided.
-Trees will be shipped with little pots.
Latin :
Laurus Nobilis
Site and Soil:
Well drained soil.  Does not do well in high winds.
Bearing Age:
2-3 years after planting.
Zone:
7 to 10
Watering:
Bay leaf tree is drought tolerant.  Always allow the soil to dry out between watering so the roots do not rot as a result of overwatering and very wet soil but don't let it sit for long periods without water.