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Bay Laurel Hedging Plants - Laurus Nobilis

Original price Β£10.79 - Original price Β£1,756.79
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Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis) is a versatile evergreen hedging plant that combines dense, aromatic foliage with year-round appeal. Perfect for privacy hedges, topiary, and ornamental planting, it is a low-maintenance solution for adding structure and sophistication to UK gardens.

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Pot Grown (17 sizes)

Bay Laurel Hedging Plants - Laurus Nobilis – 30-50cm, Pot Grown

30-50cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£10.26 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£9.72 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£9.18 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£8.64 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£8.10 each
Current price Β£10.79each

Bay Laurel Hedging Plants - Laurus Nobilis – 30-50cm, Pot Grown

30-50cm

Β£10.79 each

Bay Laurel Hedging Plants - Laurus Nobilis – 50-70cm, Pot Grown

50-70cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£15.01 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£14.22 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£13.43 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£12.64 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£11.85 each
Current price Β£15.79each

Bay Laurel Hedging Plants - Laurus Nobilis – 50-70cm, Pot Grown

50-70cm

Β£15.79 each

Bay Laurel Hedging Plants - Laurus Nobilis – 70-90cm, Pot Grown

70-90cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£20.71 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£19.62 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£18.53 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£17.44 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£16.35 each
Current price Β£21.79each

Bay Laurel Hedging Plants - Laurus Nobilis – 70-90cm, Pot Grown

70-90cm

Β£21.79 each

Bay Laurel Hedging Plants - Laurus Nobilis – 90-110cm, Pot Grown

90-110cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£24.51 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£23.22 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£21.93 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£20.64 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£19.35 each
Current price Β£25.79each

Bay Laurel Hedging Plants - Laurus Nobilis – 90-110cm, Pot Grown

90-110cm

Β£25.79 each

Bay Laurel Hedging Plants - Laurus Nobilis – 110-130cm, Pot Grown

110-130cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£37.81 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£35.82 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£33.83 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£31.84 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£29.85 each
Current price Β£39.79each

Bay Laurel Hedging Plants - Laurus Nobilis – 110-130cm, Pot Grown

110-130cm

Β£39.79 each

Bay Laurel Hedging Plants - Laurus Nobilis – 130-150cm, Pot Grown

130-150cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£58.71 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£55.62 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£52.53 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£49.44 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£46.35 each
Current price Β£61.79each

Bay Laurel Hedging Plants - Laurus Nobilis – 130-150cm, Pot Grown

130-150cm

Β£61.79 each

Bay Laurel Hedging Plants - Laurus Nobilis – 150-170cm, Pot Grown

150-170cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£71.06 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£67.32 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£63.58 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£59.84 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£56.10 each
Current price Β£74.79each

Bay Laurel Hedging Plants - Laurus Nobilis – 150-170cm, Pot Grown

150-170cm

Β£74.79 each

Bay Laurel Hedging Plants - Laurus Nobilis – 170-200cm, Pot Grown

170-200cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£83.41 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£79.02 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£74.63 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£70.24 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£65.85 each
Current price Β£87.79each

Bay Laurel Hedging Plants - Laurus Nobilis – 170-200cm, Pot Grown

170-200cm

Β£87.79 each

Bay Laurel Hedging Plants - Laurus Nobilis – 200-230cm, Pot Grown

200-230cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£108.11 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£102.42 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£96.73 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£91.04 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£85.35 each
Current price Β£113.79each

Bay Laurel Hedging Plants - Laurus Nobilis – 200-230cm, Pot Grown

200-230cm

Β£113.79 each

Bay Laurel Hedging Plants - Laurus Nobilis – 230-250cm, Pot Grown

230-250cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£149.91 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£142.02 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£134.13 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£126.24 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£118.35 each
Current price Β£157.79each

Bay Laurel Hedging Plants - Laurus Nobilis – 230-250cm, Pot Grown

230-250cm

Β£157.79 each

Bay Laurel Hedging Plants - Laurus Nobilis – 250-270cm, Pot Grown

250-270cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£250.61 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£237.42 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£224.23 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£211.04 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£197.85 each
Current price Β£263.79each

Bay Laurel Hedging Plants - Laurus Nobilis – 250-270cm, Pot Grown

250-270cm

Β£263.79 each

Bay Laurel Hedging Plants - Laurus Nobilis – 270-300cm, Pot Grown

270-300cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£375.06 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£355.32 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£335.58 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£315.84 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£296.10 each
Current price Β£394.79each

Bay Laurel Hedging Plants - Laurus Nobilis – 270-300cm, Pot Grown

270-300cm

Β£394.79 each

Bay Laurel Hedging Plants - Laurus Nobilis – 300-350cm, Pot Grown

300-350cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£416.86 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£394.92 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£372.98 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£351.04 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£329.10 each
Current price Β£438.79each

Bay Laurel Hedging Plants - Laurus Nobilis – 300-350cm, Pot Grown

300-350cm

Β£438.79 each

Bay Laurel Hedging Plants - Laurus Nobilis – 350-400cm, Pot Grown

350-400cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£584.06 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£553.32 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£522.58 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£491.84 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£461.10 each
Current price Β£614.79each

Bay Laurel Hedging Plants - Laurus Nobilis – 350-400cm, Pot Grown

350-400cm

Β£614.79 each

Bay Laurel Hedging Plants - Laurus Nobilis – 400-450cm, Pot Grown

400-450cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£834.86 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£790.92 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£746.98 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£703.04 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£659.10 each
Current price Β£878.79each

Bay Laurel Hedging Plants - Laurus Nobilis – 400-450cm, Pot Grown

400-450cm

Β£878.79 each

Bay Laurel Hedging Plants - Laurus Nobilis – 450-500cm, Pot Grown

450-500cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£1,084.71 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£1,027.62 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£970.53 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£913.44 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£856.35 each
Current price Β£1,141.79each

Bay Laurel Hedging Plants - Laurus Nobilis – 450-500cm, Pot Grown

450-500cm

Β£1,141.79 each

Bay Laurel Hedging Plants - Laurus Nobilis – 500-600cm, Pot Grown

500-600cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£1,668.96 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£1,581.12 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£1,493.28 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£1,405.44 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£1,317.60 each
Current price Β£1,756.79each

Bay Laurel Hedging Plants - Laurus Nobilis – 500-600cm, Pot Grown

500-600cm

Β£1,756.79 each

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Full Description

Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis) is a versatile evergreen hedging plant that combines dense, aromatic foliage with year-round appeal. Perfect for privacy hedges, topiary, and ornamental planting, it is a low-maintenance solution for adding structure and sophistication to UK gardens.

Bay Laurel Hedging Plants - Laurus nobilis

Laurus nobilis, commonly known as Bay Laurel, is an elegant evergreen hedging plant celebrated for its aromatic foliage and year-round beauty. With its dense growth, glossy leaves, and versatility, Bay Laurel is perfect for creating privacy hedges, stylish borders, or standout features in UK gardens. Hardy and low-maintenance, it thrives in a range of conditions, making it an excellent choice for both formal and informal garden designs.
Features of Bay Laurel Hedging
Bay Laurel is characterised by its glossy, dark green leaves, which release a distinctive, aromatic fragrance when crushed, making them a popular culinary herb. Its dense, upright growth habit provides excellent privacy and wind protection. This plant can grow up to 30-60cm per year, reaching heights of 2-4 metres if left untrimmed. Regular pruning encourages a neat, compact shape, making it ideal for hedging and topiary.
Benefits for Nature
Bay Laurel supports wildlife by providing shelter for birds and insects. Its small, pale-yellow flowers, which appear in spring, attract pollinators such as bees, while its dense foliage offers excellent nesting opportunities for birds.
Landscaping and Design Appeal
The rich, evergreen foliage of Bay Laurel adds elegance and structure to gardens throughout the year. It is ideal for creating formal hedges, low borders, or ornamental topiary. Its versatility makes it suitable for both traditional and contemporary designs. Bay Laurel pairs beautifully with other plants and is a fantastic choice for framing entrances or lining pathways, adding a timeless touch to any outdoor space.
Preferred Conditions
Bay Laurel thrives in well-drained soils and adapts to loamy, sandy, or slightly clay conditions. It prefers a sunny or partially shaded position and tolerates sheltered or moderately exposed sites. Hardy in most parts of the UK, it requires protection from severe frost when young. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, requiring only occasional pruning to maintain its shape.
Fun Fact
Bay Laurel has been cultivated for centuries for its culinary, ornamental, and symbolic uses. In ancient Greece and Rome, laurel wreaths symbolised victory and achievement, a tradition that continues to inspire its use in modern gardens.
Summary
Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis) is a versatile evergreen hedging plant that combines dense, aromatic foliage with year-round appeal. Perfect for privacy hedges, topiary, and ornamental planting, it is a low-maintenance solution for adding structure and sophistication to UK gardens.
Disclaimer
Please note that Bay Laurel plants may vary in appearance by season and maturity. Regular watering during establishment and occasional pruning will help maintain their health and structure.
Planting and care

Planting information by size and root type:
Pot Grown β€” 30-50cm, 50-70cm, 70-90cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 3-6 plants of this size per linear meter.
Pot Grown β€” 90-110cm, 110-130cm, 130-150cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 2-4 plants of this size per linear meter.
Pot Grown β€” 150-170cm, 170-200cm, 200-230cm, 230-250cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 1-3 plants of this size per linear meter.
Pot Grown β€” 250-270cm, 270-300cm, 500-600cm, 450-500cm, 400-450cm, 350-400cm, 300-350cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 1-2 plants of this size per linear meter.

Culinary use: use Laurus nobilis leaves for flavouring and remove whole leaves before serving.

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Supplied according to the option you select for this product.

Height: as selected when ordering.
Root Type: Pot Grown.

Delivery and unpacking

Delivery method by size and root type:
Pot Grown β€” 30-50cm, 50-70cm: Box Delivery
Pot Grown β€” 70-90cm, 90-110cm, 110-130cm, 130-150cm, 150-170cm, 170-200cm: Pallet Delivery
Pot Grown β€” 200-230cm, 230-250cm, 250-270cm, 270-300cm, 400-450cm, 350-400cm, 300-350cm: Van Delivery
Pot Grown β€” 500-600cm, 450-500cm: Extra Extra Large Lorry Delivery

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Important information

Bay leaves are used in cooking, but remove whole leaves before serving food. Do not let pets or horses chew this plant, and keep concentrated bay oil away from them. Contact a vet if an animal eats leaves and becomes unwell.

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