How Do You Grow Sweet Bay Tree?
The Sweet Bay Tree–“Laurus nobilis”–is a large, dense, aromatic evergreen shrub or ornamental tree in the Laurel family “Lauraceae.” It’s found growing in oceanic regions throughout the Mediterranean, and is prone to damage from harsh frosts. Popular with cooks the world over, its dark-green, glossy leaves are used in a variety of ways: from a “must have” garnish on citrus desserts to the key flavor ingredient in American-style spaghetti sauce. Read on to learn how to grow Sweet Bay Tree. Start with a nursery plant. The Sweet Bay Tree is an evergreen, and to get satisfactory results it must be propagated from the cuttings of an existing plant that lives naturally outdoors all year. Members of the Laurel family do not like their roots disturbed, so purchase a container that seems much too large and will dwarf the tree when planted. Pot the tree by covering the drainage hole in the pot with a piece of broken crockery. Place a few small stones or additional pieces of broken crockery in
