{"product_id":"sweet-bay-tree","title":"Sweet Bay Tree – Fragrant Culinary Laurel for Southern California Landscapes","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSweet Bay Tree\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Bay Tree (Laurus nobilis) is an evergreen laurel with fragrant foliage and culinary leaves. Grows to 15 ft tall and 15 ft wide in partial to full sun with regular watering, serving as a Mediterranean focal point with spring yellow blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSweet Bay Tree (Laurus nobilis)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sweet Bay Tree is a classic evergreen laurel (Laurus nobilis) that brings year‑round greenery, fragrant foliage, and culinary potential to sun‑filled gardens. Grown in Europe and cherished by herb lovers, it thrives with regular watering and partial to full sun. In spring, it dazzles with yellow flowers that brighten the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/b\u003e: Laurus nobilis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/b\u003e: Evergreen tree with a moderate growth rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSize\u003c\/b\u003e: Matures to about 15 ft high and 15 ft wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLight requirements\u003c\/b\u003e: Partial to full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWatering needs\u003c\/b\u003e: Regular watering to keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBloom time\u003c\/b\u003e: Spring with yellow flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Made in Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUses\u003c\/b\u003e: Culinary bay leaves for cooking and a versatile landscape focal point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBenefits: The fragrant, culinary leaves let you harvest bay for soups, stews, and sauces right from your garden, enhancing meals with fresh, aromatic herbs. Its evergreen canopy provides year‑round structure and screening, while its manageable growth pace makes it feasible to nurture into a mature specimen without intensive maintenance. At about 15 ft by 15 ft at maturity, it delivers noticeable presence in borders or as a refined focal point in Mediterranean-inspired landscapes. Spring yellow blooms add seasonal charm and visual interest, making the Sweet Bay Tree a durable, multi‑use addition to your outdoor space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eBotanical Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eLaurus nobilis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eMade in Europe, this evergreen leaf tree only requires regular watering and partial to full sunlight exposure. Spring is when these trees bloom with breathtaking yellow flowers. 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