2 x Bay, Laurus nobilis. in 3 litre pot 60-80 cm
2 x Bay, Laurus nobilis. in 3 litre pot 60-80 cm
Bay Trees - Laurus nobilis (Pack of 2) for sale.
Add culinary delight and ornamental beauty with our Bay Tree 2-pack. This pack of 2 evergreen shrubs (60-80cm tall in 3-litre pots) offers excellent value for creating matched pairs or establishing bay hedging. Bay produces aromatic leaves that are essential for Mediterranean cuisine, while the glossy dark green foliage can be pruned into various topiary shapes, making it both a practical herb and an attractive ornamental plant.
Key Features
- Culinary Herb: Fresh aromatic leaves perfect for soups, stews, sauces, and Mediterranean dishes
- Versatile Use: Ideal for hedging, topiary, specimen planting, or herb gardens
- Glossy Evergreen Foliage: Dark green leathery leaves provide year-round interest
- Perfect for Topiary: Responds beautifully to clipping and shaping
- Value Pack: 2 plants perfect for creating matched pairs or starting hedging
- Container Friendly: Thrives in pots on patios and terraces
- Hardy: Reliable in UK gardens with some winter protection
Growing Information
Pack Size: 2 plants
Pot Size: 3 litre
Current Height: 60-80cm
Ultimate Height: 4-8m if left unpruned (easily maintained at desired height)
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Position: Full sun to partial shade, sheltered from cold winds
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) - protect from severe frost and cold winds
Planting & Care
Bay trees thrive in containers or can be planted in the ground. Use well-drained compost for container growing. Position in full sun or partial shade, ideally in a sheltered spot protected from cold winds. Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the top of the soil to dry between waterings. Reduce watering in winter. Feed with a balanced fertiliser monthly during spring and summer. Trim in late spring or summer to maintain shape or create topiary. In cold areas, move container plants to a sheltered position or protect with fleece during harsh winters. Space 60-90cm apart for hedging.
Perfect For
- Creating matched pairs for entrances and patios
- Herb gardens with ornamental appeal
- Container planting on patios and terraces
- Low hedging and edging
- Topiary and shaped features
- Mediterranean-style gardens
- Culinary herb gardens
Why Choose Bay Tree 2-Pack?
This 2-pack offers excellent value for creating matched pairs of bay trees or starting bay hedging. Bay combines practical culinary use with ornamental beauty, making it a hardworking addition to any garden. The aromatic leaves provide fresh herbs for your cooking, while the evergreen foliage and ability to be shaped make it perfect for formal gardens and containers.
Available at Stoneybrook Nursery, Lancashire - Quality herbs and ornamental plants for UK gardens.
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Planting Instructions
Plant in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun to partial shade, in a spot sheltered from cold winds. Bay grows well in containers or in the ground; use well-drained compost for pots.
Water regularly during the growing season, letting the top of the soil dry out between waterings, and reduce watering in winter. Feed monthly with a balanced fertiliser through spring and summer.
Trim in late spring or summer to maintain shape or create topiary. Space plants 60-90cm apart for hedging. In cold areas, move container plants to a sheltered spot or protect with fleece during harsh winters.
Size & Specification
Supplied as a pack of 2 plants in 3 litre pots, currently 60-80cm tall. Left unpruned, Bay can reach 4-8m, though it's easily kept to a smaller size with regular clipping. Growth rate is slow to moderate.
Delivery & Dispatch
Dispatched year-round as established pot-grown plants, carefully packaged to protect foliage and root ball in transit.
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
Bay's small spring flowers provide an early nectar source for pollinators, and its dense evergreen foliage offers year-round shelter for garden birds.