Laurel - Bay
Height: 30 feet
Spread: 20 feet
Hardiness Zone: 7b
Full Sun to Partial Shade
A normally pyramidal, aromatic, evergreen tree or large shrub, with leathery, glossy dark green leaves commonly used as a culinary herb; may be pruned to any shape and size; great as a hedge, screen, or container plant; an excellent houseplant
Bay Laurel has attractive green foliage throughout the season. The glossy oval leaves are highly ornamental but do not develop any appreciable fall color. It features subtle chartreuse flowers at the ends of the branches from early to mid spring. It produces plum purple berries in early summer.