Bay Laurel Tree - Laurus nobilis best-seller Average mature height: Up to

Average mature height: Up to 40-foot vine

The Midnight ginger

Water: Place a shallow saucer of water underneath to keep the plant wet

but when winter rolls around

Light: Full to slightly filtered sun

Bay Laurel Tree - Laurus nobilis best-seller Average mature height: Up toThe Laurus nobilis is the true bay leaf tree from the Mediterranean. It's a small, pyramid shaped tree or shrub with aromatic, evergreen leaves. In the U. S., the similar Umbellularia californica from California is often sold in place of true bay. The two resemble each other in appearance and taste, but the genuine Laurus nobilis is superior with its milder, spicy flavor. You can distinguish the two by the length and shape of their leaves: