Position
Full sun to semi shade.
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Dwarf Bay Laurel Tree - Laurus nobilis Baby Bay
A dwarf, upright growing form of Bay Laurel with aromatic foliage and a naturally dense habit. Ideal for compact hedging, pots, topiary and edible gardens, performing reliably across Melbourne in a wide range of conditions.
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Quick Facts
Size
Approx. 1-2m high x 1-2m wide. Naturally upright and compact.
Water
Low, drought tolerant once established.
Uses
Tight hedging, topiary, edible gardens, pots, coastal areas, formal designs.
Description
'Baby Bay' is a compact, columnar selection of Laurus nobilis, ideal for smaller gardens, narrow spaces and container planting. It grows faster than traditional bay forms while keeping a naturally tidy, upright structure. Perfect for clipped hedges, doorway topiary or low maintenance edible gardens. This variety is hardy, tolerant of coastal conditions, wind, drought and light frost. Its evergreen aromatic foliage provides year round structure, texture and culinary use. Excellent for patios, balconies, Mediterranean gardens and formal landscape 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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Dwarf Bay Laurel Tree - Laurus nobilis Baby Bay
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