{"product_id":"laurus-nobilis-sur-tige","title":"Laurus nobilis (bay laurel) standard — H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"laurus-nobilis-tige\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌳 Clear trunk and pruned crown • 🌿 Evergreen aromatic foliage • ☀️ Sun to partial shade • ❄️ Hardy down to -5 °C • 🍲 Leaves suitable for cooking • 🐾 Non-toxic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eLaurus nobilis trained as a standard\u003c\/strong\u003e has a single perfectly clear trunk, topped with a dense crown pruned into a ball. A species native to the \u003cstrong\u003eMediterranean basin\u003c\/strong\u003e, bay laurel frames an entrance like few \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mini-arbustes-vivaces-urbaines\"\u003eterrace shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts distinctive feature lies in the training process: several years in the nursery are needed to clear the trunk, stake it straight, and build the crown. The result is a miniature evergreen tree that retains its silhouette all year round, including in midwinter, when most terrace shrubs lose their leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formes-laurier\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich bay laurel should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBay laurel can be grown in two very different forms:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard-form bay laurel\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — a single clear trunk topped with a crown pruned into a ball. The most architectural form, ideal for framing an entrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/laurus-nobilis\"\u003eBush-form bay laurel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — multiple stems emerging from the substrate, forming a dense clump (H35 cm | Pot Ø14 cm). The most productive form for cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExposure \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBay laurel prefers bright locations but tolerates partial shade, which distinguishes it from most Mediterranean shrubs and allows it to occupy spots where an olive tree would decline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun to partial shade — tolerates 3 to 4 hours of direct sunlight per day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e entrance, front step, terrace, path, exposed balcony — at this height, place it on the ground rather than a table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -5 °C — protect in case of severe, prolonged frosts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained, slightly alkaline — potting soil mixed with coarse sand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe bamboo stake remains in place during the first year: it keeps the trunk straight while the wood thickens and is removed once the stem is sufficiently rigid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaurel tolerates drought well once established but remains sensitive to stagnant water, which causes the foliage to turn yellow. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003ewell-draining substrate\u003c\/a\u003e and an emptied saucer solve the issue, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/langage-des-plantes-decoder-signaux\"\u003efoliage always gives warning beforehand\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — let the surface of the substrate dry out between waterings, approximately twice a week in summer for this pot volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — never leave stagnant water in the saucer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e twice a year, in May and August, following the sphere — this is what maintains the shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuckers:\u003c\/strong\u003e systematically remove shoots that appear along the trunk, as they ruin the standard-form shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertilizer for Mediterranean plants once a month from April to August only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eLeaves cut during pruning keep perfectly well: laid flat in the shade for two weeks, they retain their aroma for more than a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard-form shape is made for symmetry: two laurels on either side of a door or staircase create a structured, timeless effect that no other shrub produces as simply on a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003eterrace\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo frame an entrance,\u003c\/strong\u003e place two identical ones on either side of the door, in matching \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibre-naturelle-rotin\"\u003enatural-fiber containers\u003c\/a\u003e — repetition creates the entire effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a Mediterranean arrangement,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/olea-europaea-olivier-mediterraneen-dinterieur-et-dexterieur\"\u003eolive tree\u003c\/a\u003e — the deep green of the crown highlights the silvery olive foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a trio of sculpted shapes,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cupressus-goldcrest-wilma-14cm-60cm\"\u003edouble-ball topiary cypress\u003c\/a\u003e — two Japanese-inspired shapes that complement each other without looking identical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo fill out the base,\u003c\/strong\u003e complete it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/laurus-nobilis\"\u003ebush laurel\u003c\/a\u003e at ground level — the same species, two tiers, and twice as many leaves to harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eAt this height, the crown is at eye level: it is the only bay laurel format that works as a tree rather than a shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemove shoots from the trunk as soon as they appear:\u003c\/strong\u003e the bay laurel constantly tries to regrow from the base. Every shoot left on the trunk gradually destroys the standard form and turns the tree back into a bush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune twice a year, in May and August:\u003c\/strong\u003e one annual pruning is not enough to maintain a neat sphere. Two light pruning sessions are better than a severe cut, which creates gaps in the crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect it from prolonged frost:\u003c\/strong\u003e bay laurel in a pot can occasionally withstand -5 °C, but its roots are much less protected than in the ground. A winter fleece or a bright shelter is sufficient during cold snaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLaurus nobilis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e bay laurel, sweet bay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lauraceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean basin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e trained on a standard, bare trunk and crown pruned into a ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult height:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 2 metres in a pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, allow the surface of the substrate to dry between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained, slightly calcareous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -5 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow to moderate, prune twice a year to maintain its shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, leathery, deep green lanceolate leaves, reddish young shoots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary use:\u003c\/strong\u003e leaves can be used fresh or dried\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy, regular pruning required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🐾 non-toxic to animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean \/ Classic \/ Terrace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the trunk height, crown diameter, and foliage density naturally vary from one specimen to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278111678729,"sku":"48999","price":53.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/laurus-nobilis-laurier-noble-sur-tige-h90-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-4970122.jpg?v=1788644117","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/laurus-nobilis-on-a-stem","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}