Bay

Companion Items/
Varieties

 
 
 
 

 
Common Name: Bay
Botanical Name: Laurus nobilis
Plant Type: Herb; Tender Shrub/Tree
USDA Hardiness Zone: 8
AHS Heat Zone:  
Light Requirements: Full Sun; Partial Shade
Water Usage: Low
Soil Type: Well-Drained
Height: 3 to 8 feet
Spread: 3 to 6 feet
Season of Bloom: May
Bloom Color: White
Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen
Native TX Plant: Adapted
Wildlife Value:  

 
Collect evergreen leaves year round to use fresh or dried as flavoring for many foods and teas, in potpourri, wreaths, and to repel insects.