Compact Bay Laurel 200MM

Laurus nobilis 'Miles Choice' Dwarf

I am Compact Bay Laurel. My family originated from the Mediterranean.

Habit Tree - Compact Feature Tree

Plant family Lauraceae

I am a large but relatively compact Bay Tree. My aromatic foliage has been used as a culinary herb, either fresh or dried for flavouring a range of dishes since Roman times. I naturally have an upright columnar habit and adapt well to pruning which makes me a great screening hedge. I thrive both in pots and planted in the ground. Use me as a feature plant or a screening hedge. I produce masses of fluffy yellow blooms from late winter into spring. I am incredibly hardy, tolerating frost, dry conditions, exposed locations and coastal conditions.

I am popular and will make you happy because...

My fresh or dried leaves are an essential ingredient in Mediterranean, French and North American cooking

My compact upright form suits me to screening with my dark green foliage an ideal backdrop for other plants

Hardy and fast growing I cope with frost, dry conditions and extremes of temperature

Features

Ideal light: Full Sun to Part ShadeI thrive in full sun to part shade

Height: 6m Width: 3m(Can be kept trimmed to Height: 1m Width: 0.7m)(Size at point of sale approx. 85cm including pot)

Water needs: Low (once established)I need minimal water once established

Suitable for coastal planting, I am happy in most soils but prefer soils that are well drained

Frost tolerance: High

Plant features

Fruiting / edible Coastal tolerant Yellow flowers Dark Green foliage Flowers Sep-Nov

Council planting lists On 1 council list

The species Laurus nobilis is on these council lists. Councils usually mean plants grown from local seed, so check whether a selected form like this one suits your project.

City of Greater Dandenong
Recommended for landscape plans: Landscape Plan Guidelines: recommended species (Small tree, exotic) Source

From each council's website, checked 26 Oct 2026. Councils update their lists from time to time, so check the source before planting on council land or for a planning permit. Find your council's lists

Plant me:

In garden beds and general landscaping
In pots and other containers
As a hedge or screening plant

Tips for success

Responding well to pruning I can be shaped formally or informally and can be cut back hard if required

Suggested spacing: 2m apart.

Full Sun to Part Shade (4+ hours of direct sun)

Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.

Enjoy the fragrant foliage or flowers.

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