Bay Laurel Tree Seeds | Sweet Bay | (Laurus nobilis)
Bay Laurel Tree Seeds | Sweet Bay | (Laurus nobilis)
Fragrant, culinary, and timeless.
Laurus nobilis, commonly known as Bay Laurel or Sweet Bay, is a classic evergreen prized for its aromatic leaves used in cooking and herbal traditions for centuries. With glossy foliage, a naturally elegant form, and excellent container adaptability, this Mediterranean native makes a beautiful edible landscape tree or patio specimen.
Why Choose Bay Laurel?
- Source of true culinary bay leaves used in soups and sauces
- Evergreen foliage with rich fragrance
- Excellent for containers, patios, and greenhouse growing
- Can be pruned into hedges, standards, or topiary
- Long-lived and drought tolerant once established
Growing Details
- Botanical Name: Laurus nobilis
- Stratification: 30–60 days cold stratification recommended
- USDA Zones: 8–11
- Soil: Well-drained; tolerates average to slightly dry soils
- Light: Full sun to partial shade
- Mature Size: 20–40 ft tall (smaller in containers)
- Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
FAQ
Can Bay Laurel be grown in colder climates?
Yes. In zones below 8, grow in containers and bring indoors or into a greenhouse during winter.
Are the leaves edible?
Yes. This is the true culinary bay leaf used fresh or dried in cooking.
Is it good for containers?
Excellent. Bay Laurel adapts well to pruning and container life, making it ideal for patios and indoor overwintering.
Grow your own culinary classic. 🌿
FAQ
FAQ
Do you pre-stratify the seeds?
Most of our seeds are not pre-stratified. We ship them unstratified so you can control germination timing based on your local growing season. We sell to all 50 U.S. states and Canadian provinces, and since each region has different planting windows, pre-stratifying would risk seeds germinating in transit or before you're ready to plant.
True stratification requires cold, moist conditions, which can lead to premature sprouting or mold if not timed properly. To avoid this, we store most seeds in dry cold conditions to preserve viability — but this does not initiate stratification.
Do any of your seeds need to stay moist? (Recalcitrant seeds)
Yes — some species we offer are recalcitrant, meaning they must remain moist to stay viable and cannot be dried out. Examples include: Chestnut, Hazelnut, Paw Paw, etc.
These seeds are shipped in moist cold storage and are clearly labeled on the product page when applicable. Please refrigerate immediately upon arrival and follow included care instructions.
Do you ship internationally?
We currently ship to the United States and Canada only. Unfortunately, we cannot ship to other countries without a phytosanitary certificate, which is required by most international customs agencies.
If you're interested in shipping outside North America, please contact us. Note that a phytosanitary certificate typically adds $60–$80 USD per seed type and must be arranged in advance.
Shipping & What's Included
Shipping & What's Included
Shipping & Packaging
Hand-packed in resealable zipper kraft paper seed bags
Stratification and planting instructions included with every order
1 free bonus seed pack included with every order
Ships within 3–5 business days via USPS
Return Policy
Return Policy
Due to the nature of our products, we do not accept returns on seeds.
However, if your order arrives damaged or incorrect, please contact us within 7 days and we’ll make it right.
