Willow Leaf Bay
Laurus nobilis f. angustifolia
Also known as
Narrow Leaf Bay, Sweet Bay, Bay Laurel, Willow-Leaved Laurel, Bay Tree, Poet's Laurel
Full Sun
Easy care
Light watering
Frost Hardy
H5
RHS hardiness
-15°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
8m | Max | 8m |
4m | Min | 4m |
20 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has a mild fragrance
Willow Leaf Bay Overview
This evergreen shrub or small tree has narrower leaves than Sweet bay but has the great advantage of being hardier.
Common problems with Willow Leaf Bay
Can get attacked by bay sucker, horse chestnut scale, soft scale and tortix moth. It can also suffer from powdery mildews and leaf spot.
How to harvest Willow Leaf Bay
Pick leaves as and when required.
How to propagate Willow Leaf Bay
Cuttings
Take semi hardwood cuttings in summer.
Seed
Seed in autumn.
Special features of Willow Leaf Bay
Pot plant
Preferring well drained soil this plant does well in a container.
Other uses of Willow Leaf Bay
Used as a structural plant in the border, for topiary and hedging and also used for cooking.
Edible
Leaves can used fresh or drier for use in a variety of dishes.