A compact Sweet Bay with bright green wavy leaves and a fabulous fragrance. This evergreen shrub looks and smells wonderful year-round. Works well in containers or as a house plant in colder climates, and is handy to have for cooking. Its dried leaves add a nice flavor to stews and sauces. Makes a handsome clipped hedge or formal topiary.
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- Zones : 10, 11, 8, 9
- Plant Height : 6 to 10 feet
- Plant Width : 6 to 10 feet
- Light : Partial Shade to Full Shade
- Plant Type : Shrubs
- Plant Seasonal Interest : Summer Interest
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