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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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
12-25'
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Leaf Color
Green
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Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.