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Laurus nobilis / ˈlɔːrəs ˈnɒbɪlɪs / [2] [3] is an aromatic evergreen tree or large shrub with green, glabrous (smooth) leaves. It is in the flowering plant family Lauraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is used as bay leaf for seasoning in cooking. Its common names include bay tree (esp. United Kingdom), [4] : 84 bay ...
Prunus lusitanica, the Portuguese laurel cherry or Portugal laurel, is a species of flowering plant in the rose family Rosaceae, native to the Iberian Peninsula, Morocco, the Macaronesian archipelagos, and the French Basque Country.
Prunus laurocerasus is an evergreen shrub or small to medium-sized tree, growing to 5 to 15 metres (16 to 49 ft) tall, rarely to 18 metres (59 ft), with a trunk up to 60 cm broad. The leaves are dark green, leathery, shiny, (5–)10–25 (–30) cm long and 4–10 cm broad, with a finely serrated margin. The leaves can have the scent of almonds ...
Soil. Bay, Laurus nobilis is one of the oldest shrubs in cultivation, introduced at least as early as 1650. It's an essential foliage plant for herb gardens, its leaves commonly used in curries and as part of a bouquet garni. It's slightly tender when young and benefits from shelter and protection in winter. Plants are traditionally trained and ...
Laurel tree identification – Large glossy evergreen leaves, white flower tails or spikes and black berries. The Cherry Laurel Prunus laurocerasus is native to South East Europe and Turkey and was introduced to Britain in 1576. It is an evergreen member of the Cherry genus but the leaves look like those of the Bay Laurel, hence the name Cherry ...
C'est une plante dioïque : les fleurs mâles et femelles sont sur des pieds séparés. Le fruit est une drupe ovoïde, noir violacé et nue contenant une seule graine. Elle mesure de 10 à 15 mm et est mature en milieu d'automne. Génétiquement, Laurus nobilis est une plante à différents niveaux de ploidie (2n = 36, 42, 48, 54, 60, 66, 72 ...
May 26, 2023 · To propagate Portuguese laurel from seed, collect berries in autumn, remove the fleshy outer layer and plant the seeds in a free-draining soil mixture. Keep these outside in a cold frame throughout winter, as they need a period of cold (known as 'stratification') for the seeds to germinate. Be patient though, as the seeds can take 18 months to ...
