MonRik bay tree
Laurus nobilis 'MonRik'
USDA zones8 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry or moderate or wet soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Conical
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'MonRik' bay tree (Laurus nobilis 'MonRik') is a shrub for containers, specimen plantings, hedges, and privacy screens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to wet, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It sits low on the menu for deer. Its conical shape and evergreen leaves stay fragrant all year. It blooms in early to late spring and attracts birds.
Pairs well with White sage, Jojoba, and Calla lily.