{"product_id":"bay-laurel-usda-organic-ooaf7v","title":"Bay Laurel - USDA Organic","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEvergreen Leaves and Certified-Organic Growth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAn attractive bush, a renowned leaf for cooking, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e a tasty berry—in one plant? You won’t find all three in anything other than the \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Bay Laurel\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Mediterranean plant that smells as good as it looks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Organic Bay Laurel tree, certified USDA organic, is a small-to-medium plant known for its deep green leaves, which are used to \u003cstrong\u003eadd depth of flavor in cooking\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003efragrant and evergreen foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e can be dried for later use or used fresh as a seasoning. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis product is \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCertified Organic by Clemson University.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBay Laurels thrive just as well when \u003cstrong\u003eplaced in a container\u003c\/strong\u003e as when \u003cstrong\u003eplanted directly in the ground\u003c\/strong\u003e. What’s more, this fragrant plant can either grow into a small tree or be \u003cstrong\u003epruned into a shrub\u003c\/strong\u003e. This easygoing plant can even be trimmed into a topiary or ornamental bush! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Bay Laurel's \u003cstrong\u003earomatic leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e are used in cuisines around the world. Imagine plucking a fragrant leaf from your tree and using it to \u003cstrong\u003eadd seasoning to stews, soups, or braised meats\u003c\/strong\u003e. This Bay Laurel is also organic, meaning that it’s free from pesticides and harmful sprays. Perfect for health-conscious foodies, the tree even produces organic summer berries that \u003cstrong\u003eattract pollinators, bees, and other friendly wildlife\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith its good looks, aromatic leaves, and tasty berries, the Organic Bay Laurel does it all. Order yours today! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e When planting your Bay Laurel, find a location that offers full to partial sun (4 to 8 hours of sunlight per day). This tree can adapt to a wide variety of soil type as long as it drains well. When you're ready to plant, dig a hole that's three times the width of the root ball and slightly shallower than the root ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHold the tree straight as you begin to backfill the site tamping down the soil as you go. Back fill the hole, apply water to settle the soil and remove the air pockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen selecting a container for your bay laurel, be sure it has plenty of holes in the bottom as drainage is essential. The pot size should be 2 times the size of the one it initially came in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Watering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stick your finger into the potting soil down to a depth of 2 inches and feel around for any moisture. If the soil is drying out, go ahead and water it until you see it escaping the drainage holes and then stop, or until your ground-planted Bay Laurel's soil is moist. If there is some moisture present, leave it be until the soil dries a bit more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Fertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Considering the Bay Laurel is slow growing, it doesn’t require a great deal of food. However, container plants needs to be fed in spring and maybe again in mid-summer. When fertilizing, a general purpose fertilizer (such as a 10-10-10 formula) is sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Pruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bay Laurel should be pruned with a shears in late winter, removing dead and crossing branches and stems, and shaping the tree to the size and form that you desire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does a laurel tree symbolize?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- faq --\u003e The symbolism of the laurel changes depending on your culture and beliefs, but most meanings revolve around the same concept of success, fame and prosperity. A common example is the laurel wreath, which is worn as a crown and given to olympic athletes for sporting achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- faq --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere do laurel trees grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- faq --\u003e Bay Laurels naturally grow in Mediterranean climates or in Zones 8-10 where temperatures are warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- faq --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big do laurel trees get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- faq --\u003e Bay Laurels can stay small as a shrub or tree in a container, reaching about 8 feet, or they can grow very large if planted in the ground, reaching around 60 feet. \u003c!-- faq --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Bay Laurels like full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- faq --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Bay Laurels do well with 6-8 or more hours of sun per day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fast-Growing-Trees.com","offers":[{"title":"1 Quart-Organic","offer_id":48860209512618,"sku":"16413","price":7.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6566\/3658\/files\/odpnm20jl3gg_f54fab44-8963-408c-a122-82030cdcc11a.jpg?v=1784865232","url":"https:\/\/fastgrowingtrees.shop\/products\/bay-laurel-usda-organic-ooaf7v","provider":"Wasatch \u0026 West Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}