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Laurus nobilis 'Aurea' (Bay 'Aurea')
1 hour care
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8m
Max height
Max height
4m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Laurus nobilis 'Aurea'
Other names
Bay 'Aurea', Yellow-leaved bay tree
Genus
Laurus Laurus
Variety or Cultivar
'Aurea' _ 'Aurea' is a large, evergreen shrub of broadly conical habit. It has leathery, aromatic, golden-yellow leaves, brightest in winter and spring. In spring it bears dense clusters of small, greenish-yellow flowers.
Laurus nobilis 'Aurea' is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Foliage is aromatic and used for culinary purposes.
Habit
Broadly conical
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Yellow-green in Spring
Foliage
Yellow in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Horse chestnut scale , Soft scale , Tortrix moth , Bay sucker Horse chestnut scale , Soft scale , Tortrix moth , Bay sucker
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
Leaf diseases of laurel , Leaf spot Leaf diseases of laurel , Leaf spot
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Laurus nobilis 'Aurea' (Bay 'Aurea') will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 4m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Flavouring food and drinks, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean
Cultivation
Plant in free-draining soil in sun or partial shade. Can be grown successfully in a container.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Laurus nobilis 'Aurea'
Other names
Bay 'Aurea', Yellow-leaved bay tree
Genus
Laurus Laurus
Variety or Cultivar
'Aurea' _ 'Aurea' is a large, evergreen shrub of broadly conical habit. It has leathery, aromatic, golden-yellow leaves, brightest in winter and spring. In spring it bears dense clusters of small, greenish-yellow flowers.
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Foliage is aromatic and used for culinary purposes.
Habit
Broadly conical
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Yellow-green in Spring
Foliage
Yellow in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Horse chestnut scale , Soft scale , Tortrix moth , Bay sucker
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
Specific diseases
Leaf diseases of laurel , Leaf spot
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Laurus nobilis 'Aurea' (Bay 'Aurea') will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 4m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Flavouring food and drinks, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean
Cultivation
Plant in free-draining soil in sun or partial shade. Can be grown successfully in a container.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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