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Laurus nobilis
'Aurea'
Golden Laurel
| Family |
| Lauraceae |
| Genus |
| Laurus |
| Species |
| nobilis |
| Cultivar |
| 'Aurea' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 8 - 9 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 7b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H4 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| (-9) - (-4) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 15 - 25 |
| Height |
| 8 m |
| Spread |
| 4 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| A densely branched evergreen tree or large shrub with golden-yellow fragrant leaves which can be used for cooking. |
| Cultivation |
| Moist, well drained fertile soil with full sun, best if sheltered from cold winds. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| Golden yellow aromatic leaves, brightest during the winter and spring. Its bright colour is enhanced with sun exposure. |
| Flower Description |
| Small clusters of greenish yellow flowers. |
| Fruit Description |
| Female plants produce black berries once flowering has occurred. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| Leaves can be used in cooking similar to traditional bay leaves. |
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