Bay Laurel plant profile
Laurus nobilis
A perennial herb for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Bay Laurel
Bay laurel is usually grown in a container. Move it outdoors once the weather is reliably warm, and bring it back inside before fall frost in zones colder than 7 (Wisconsin), where it cannot survive winter outside.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Bay Laurel in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 7a to 10bFind my hardiness zone
Common problems
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Also watch for: scale, frost sensitivity, drying out.
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Sweet Bay, Laurus nobilis
University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension (Wisconsin Horticulture). Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-13.