Bay Trees

Image by saraTM Bay leaves add their essence and aroma to our soups and stews, but did you ever wonder how to grow a bay leaf tree? The seasoning is so commonplace it is easy to forget that the leaves are…

Image by Irina Vodneva Bay tree (Laurus nobilis), also known by various names such as bay laurel, sweet bay, Grecian laurel, or true laurel, is appreciated for the aromatic leaves that add a distinctive…

Image by Alika Obrazovskaya Bay leaves are a well-loved seasoning. If you are growing a bay laurel tree, you know how great it is to have the fresh leaves on hand, especially if you love to cook. What if your…

Image by Shef-time Bay trees seem remarkably resistant to most pests. Perhaps it’s the pungent oil in the aromatic leaves. In the case of sweet bay, the leaves are often used in recipes, which means that…

Image by dianazh You don’t have to be a cook to be familiar with bay laurel. This common seasoning is an often seen member of home landscapes. It is an easy-to-grow plant but is susceptible to a few bay tree…

Image by Gardening Know How Growing bay leaf trees have been cultivated for centuries for their subtle flavor, aroma, and medicinal uses. Sweet bay leaf spots may make one cringe regarding the wisdom of using…

Image by c12 Bay leaf is known as a seasoning, but those leaves grow on a tree of the same name. It can grow up to 60 feet (18 m.) high in the wild. Can you grow bay in a container? It is entirely possible. A…

Image by start08 Whether it’s trained to be a topiary, a lollipop, or left to grow into a wild and hairy bush, bay laurel is one of the most impressive looking among the culinary herbs. Although it’s pretty…

Image by Marie_ange Bay laurel trees are small evergreens with dense, aromatic foliage. The leaves are often used for flavoring in cooking. If your bay tree has outgrown its planting site, you may be…

Image by JeanCuomo Bay trees are large, attractive trees with dense, shiny foliage. Bay tree pruning is not strictly necessary for the health of the tree, but the trees readily accept light or severe pruning,…