Laurus nobilis 'Saratoga' |
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Saratoga Sweet Bay |
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Description
Laurus nobilis is an evergreen shrub or tree. It grows slowly to 12'-40' tall and wide. The leaves are long and dark green. Clusters of small yellow spring flowers are followed by black or dark purple, .5"-1" long fruit. Leaves may be used in cooking. 'Saratoga' variety is resistant to psyllid, a pest.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
12-25'
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Leaf Color
Green
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Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.