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Laurus nobilis f. angustifolia (Willow-leaved laurel)
1 hour care
per year
per year
8m
Max height
Max height
5m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 Years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Laurus nobilis f. angustifolia
Other names
Willow-leaved laurel, Willow-leaf bay, Willow-leaf sweet bay, Laurus nobilis 'Angustifolia', Narrow-leaved bay tree, Laurus nobilis 'Salicifolia'
Genus
Laurus Laurus
Species
L. nobilis f. angustifolia - L. nobilis f. angustifolia is a conical, evergreen shrub or small tree, sometimes sold as a standard, with aromatic, leathery, narrowly elliptic to narrowly lance-shaped dark green leaves, bright green when young. Umbels of small, pale yellow-green flowers in spring and are followed by glossy, black fruit on female plants.
Laurus nobilis f. angustifolia is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Foliage is aromatic and used for culinary purposes.
Habit
Conical
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Yellow-green in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green 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
Leaf diseases of laurel , Leaf spot , Powdery mildew Leaf diseases of laurel , Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Laurus nobilis f. angustifolia (Willow-leaved laurel) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 5m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Bees (attract & feed bees), Coastal, Containers, Flavouring food and drinks, Hedging/Screens, Mediterranean, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates partial shade. Can be grown successfully in a container and may be clipped to a standard or geometric shape. Shelter from cold, drying winds.
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
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Laurus nobilis f. angustifolia
Other names
Willow-leaved laurel, Willow-leaf bay, Willow-leaf sweet bay, Laurus nobilis 'Angustifolia', Narrow-leaved bay tree, Laurus nobilis 'Salicifolia'
Genus
Laurus Laurus
Species
L. nobilis f. angustifolia - L. nobilis f. angustifolia is a conical, evergreen shrub or small tree, sometimes sold as a standard, with aromatic, leathery, narrowly elliptic to narrowly lance-shaped dark green leaves, bright green when young. Umbels of small, pale yellow-green flowers in spring and are followed by glossy, black fruit on female plants.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Foliage is aromatic and used for culinary purposes.
Habit
Conical
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Yellow-green in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Horse chestnut scale , Soft scale , Tortrix moth , Bay sucker
Specific diseases
Leaf diseases of laurel , Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Laurus nobilis f. angustifolia (Willow-leaved laurel) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 5m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Bees (attract & feed bees), Coastal, Containers, Flavouring food and drinks, Hedging/Screens, Mediterranean, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates partial shade. Can be grown successfully in a container and may be clipped to a standard or geometric shape. Shelter from cold, drying winds.
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
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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