Sicilian Sunshine® Bay Laurel
Shrub
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- We no longer offer this product. Check out our other Shrubs!
- Can be grown indoors in cold climates.
- Deer resistant.
- Zones 8-10, sun/part sun, 10' tall x 10' wide at maturity.
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Description
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Common name: Sweet bay
Zone: 8-10
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 4-10' tall and wide
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Yellow, green
Season of Interest: Evergreen, all year round
Uses: Alpine, container gardening, cottage gardening, edging, ground cover, naturalizing, rock garden, small spaces, underplanting
How to Grow
Water: Keep soil moist but not wet as plants establish.
Spacing: 6 - 10 feet
Fertilizing: If desired, use a slow-release fertilizer
Winterizing: Cover the plants with lightweight mulch to protect the plants over the winter.
Maintenance & pruning: Prune to shape as desired in spring after new growth has emerged. Harvest bay leaves as needed, they can be used fresh or dry. Can be grown as a small tree or a large shrub.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
