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Laurus noblis 'Saratoga'

Saratoga Sweet Bay

Plant photo of: Laurus noblis  'Saratoga'
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Description

Laurus noblis is an evergreen shrub or tree. Grows slowly to 12-40 ft. tall and wide. The leaves are long and dark green. Clusters of small yellow spring flowers are followed by black or dark purple, 1/2-1 in. fruit. Leaves may be used in cooking. 'Saratoga' variety is resistant to psyllid, a pest.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland

Accenting Features

Specimen

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Patio, Park, Street Tree

Special Uses

Hedge

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.