Bay Laurel

Laurus nobilis, Lauraceae

Zones

8–10

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

WindbreakProducerPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)Partial Sun (acceptable)

Water

LowModerateModerateModerate

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

TomatoSolanum lycopersicum

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

OliveOlea europaea

Beneficial Insect Habitat

Manzanilla OliveOlea europaea

Beneficial Insect Habitat

Arbequina OliveOlea europaea

Beneficial Insect Habitat

ChickpeaCicer arietinum

Pest DeterrentNitrogen Fixation

Mission OliveOlea europaea

Beneficial Insect Habitat

Kidney BeanPhaseolus vulgaris Kidney

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

OnionAllium cepa

Pest Deterrent

Common MyrtleMyrtus communis

Beneficial Insect HabitatPest Deterrent

Star of PersiaAllium christophii

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Common BeanPhaseolus vulgaris

Bay laurel contains aromatic compounds that can inhibit growth of nearby sensitive plants like beans

Uses

Functions

FoodMedicine

Edible Parts

Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Bay Laurel grow in?

Bay Laurel grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Bay Laurel?

Good companions for Bay Laurel include Tomato, Olive, Manzanilla Olive, Arbequina Olive, Chickpea.

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