Bay Laurel?

[incendiary_ave]

Hello fellow gardeners!

My partner and I would like to get a Bay Tree or shrub as an edible. (To use the bay leaves in cooking.)

Do you know anywhere that sells these?

Thank you!

Comments

[donnajean2277]

I found mine at Summerwinds nursery a couple of years ago. I think they may only get them in seasonally along with the other herbs. I did have to ask about it though, as I'd been looking for one for quite some time. I think most nurseries just don't order that many and they're kind of hidden away.

[mactavish]

Native plant nurseries might, or you could ask the California Native Plant Society when their next sales near you are. They aren't the same genus/species as turkish bay that is usually sold as a spice, but they're just as usual. However, they're a little stronger, you use a bit less than you'd expect.

If you live near Redwood City

[vixter]

I've got a volunteer in my yard you could dig up. It's about 12" tall.

I'm going to be gone until the first of January, though.

Re: If you live near Redwood City

[incendiary_ave]

oooohhh!!!!

Yes, would love to! I have company visiting until January 7th - perhaps after Jan 7 myself or my partner could come by?

Thank you! :)

[albionwood]

The Bay Laurel is not the same thing as California Bay, which can grow into a huge tree. We got a Bay Laurel from Fiddler's Green in Fort Bragg, but I bet any reasonably good nursery can order one for you. They grow very slowly and are well suited for a small garden (unlike California Bay). Tough little trees, well suited for this climate; ours survived in a one-gallon pot for over a year.

[incendiary_ave]

er, I wasn't looking for a California Bay. But thank you for the advice.

[albionwood]

I know. But some of the other replies seemed to confuse the two.