{"product_id":"bay-tree-laurus-nobilis-culinary-herb-plant","title":"Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis) – Evergreen Culinary Herb","description":"\u003cp\u003eBay Laurel (Laurus nobilis), also called Sweet Bay, is the true culinary bay: a glossy evergreen whose aromatic leaves flavour stocks, stews, sauces and puddings. Supplied as a young plant in a 9cm pot, ready to grow on into a handsome patio specimen that you can clip into a ball, cone or standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ The true culinary bay, Laurus nobilis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Glossy evergreen leaves to pick all year round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Slow-growing and easy to clip into topiary shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Perfect for patio pots by the kitchen door\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Long-lived: a plant to enjoy for many years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 healthy, established Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis) plant (\u003cem\u003eLaurus nobilis\u003c\/em\u003e) in a 9cm pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown and packed with care in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh bay leaves are far more fragrant than dried ones from a jar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear-round structure and greenery in a pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA young plant you can train into your own topiary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA classic, timeless addition to any kitchen garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFolklore \u0026amp; Fascinating Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn Greek myth, the nymph Daphne was turned into a laurel tree to escape Apollo, who then wore laurel leaves in her memory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVictors at the ancient Pythian Games, held in Apollo's honour, were crowned with laurel wreaths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe words 'poet laureate' and 'baccalaureate' both come from the laurel, a symbol of honour and achievement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBay trees were once planted by doorways in the belief that they protected the house from lightning and ill fortune.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Keeps Growing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn evergreen gift that lasts for years: grow it on in a handsome pot by the kitchen door and pick fresh leaves whenever you cook.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Healing Herb Garden","offers":[{"title":"Large - 9cm Pot","offer_id":58207576523134,"sku":null,"price":6.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/6048\/7509\/files\/BayLaurelLaurusNobilistrees-BayLaurelLaurusNobilistrees.png?v=1791914819","url":"https:\/\/www.thehealingherbgarden.co.uk\/products\/bay-tree-laurus-nobilis-culinary-herb-plant","provider":"The Healing Herb Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}