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The Laurus nobilis is a handsome evergreen shrub or small tree. It features aromatic waxy green leaves, which are often used in cookery. Small clusters of creamy yellow flowers appear in early summer. The ‘Bay Laurel’ is perfect for screening; it is also used as part of herb garden or alongside roses to add structure to a border. This Laurel has been cultivated since the beginning of recorded history and was a key symbol of mythological history too. The Greek and Roman scholars are always depicted as wearing a wreath on the head which is made from bay leaves.Soil: any free drainingPosition: full sun, partial shadeHardiness: half-hardy, needs sheltering from strong windsEventual height/spread after 20 years: 4-5m/3mSold in a 3 litre pot.