Position
Full sun to semi shade.
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Compact Bay Laurel Tree - Laurus nobilis Flavour Master
A narrow, upright, fast growing form of Bay Laurel with dense aromatic foliage. Ideal for tight hedging, compact edible gardens, Mediterranean landscapes and container planting in Melbourne. This hardy selection holds a naturally columnar form perfect for structured designs.
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Quick Facts
Size
Approx. 1-2m high x 30-60cm wide. Naturally upright and dense.
Water
Low, drought tolerant once established.
Uses
Tight hedging, edible gardens, pots, topiary, balconies, coastal gardens, formal landscapes.
Description
'Flavour Master' is a narrow, upright bay laurel ideal for compact hedging, narrow garden beds and container displays. Its fast growth rate, tidy columnar habit and dense evergreen foliage make it a premium choice for spaces where structure and practicality are required. As a hardy Mediterranean species, it thrives in Melbourne’s climate. Performing well in full sun, coastal exposure, wind and periods of dryness. Its aromatic leaves are widely used in cooking, making it both ornamental and functional in edible garden designs.
Key Features:
Growing & Care Guide
- Soil: Prefers well drained loam. Tolerates sandy and clay improved soils.
- Light: Full Sun ideal, Semi Shade tolerated.
- Watering: Keep moist during establishment, drought tolerant later.
- Fertiliser: Apply slow release fertiliser annually for strong growth.
- Maintenance: Clips extremely well. Excellent for topiary and hedging.
- Flowering: Spring, small yellow flowers followed by berries.
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Compact Bay Laurel Tree - Laurus nobilis Flavour Master
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