The aromatic sweet bay tree has dark green shiny leaves and suits shaping into an easy-care topiary. It's great for a kitchen garden or growing in a pot somewhere handy to pick leaves to add to a hearty winter casserole.
This plant comes in gift box and includes a gift card personalised with your message.
Is a Bay Tree easy to care for?
Yes! Bay Trees are considered easy to care for and are well suited to home gardens. They are hardy, adaptable, and respond well to pruning with minimal ongoing care.
How much light does a Bay Tree need?
Bay Trees absolutely thrive in full sun. While they will tolerate some shade, they will go stronger and have better leaf production the more sun it can get.
Is a Bay Tree safe for pets?
Bay Trees are non toxic to pets, but still try and encourage your cat or dog to not chew the leaves.
Does a Bay Tree need warmth/humidity?
Bay Trees prefer mild to warm conditions but are tolerant of a wide range of outdoor NZ environments. Young plants should be protected from heavy frost while they establish outside.
How often should I water a Bay Tree?
When establishing, Bay Trees like evenly moist soil so water when the soil around the plant is dry to the touch. Once established, Bay Trees are very dought tolerant and only need watering during prolonged dry periods.
| Planting & Care Advice |
Plant in fertile, free-draining but moist soil |
| Box Size |
20cm(w) x 69cm(t) x 20cm(d) |
| Dispatch range (above pot) |
20 - 40cm |
| Aspect |
Full sun or part shade |
| Frost Tolerance |
Hardy |
| Pot Friendly |
Yes, plant in a large outdoor pot or tub |
| Grows to |
7 - 12m (but trim to keep small) |
| Fruits |
No |
| Scented |
Yes, leaves are use in cooking |
| Flowers |
Yes |
NORTH ISLAND
We aim to deliver orders received by 10am (Monday to Thursday) to main North Island centres within 2 working
days. Please note; if an order is placed after 10am on Thursday it will not be dispatched until Monday as we
don't want plants sitting in the courier depots over the weekend. Add 2-3 days for rural deliveries and outlying
towns, as the courier may not deliver daily.
SOUTH ISLAND
Deliveries to South Island main centres take 2-3 working days if received before 10am, plus 2-3 days for rural
deliveries and outlying towns, as the courier may not deliver daily.
GENERAL
- We are also unable to arrange delivery on weekends.
- We will do our best to deliver on days specified, but unfortunately we cannot guarantee.
