What Is Bay Laurel?
Bay laurel, also known as true laurel or sweet bay, is a small, evergreen tree or shrub native to the Mediterranean basin. It has been cultivated in Britain since the 16th century, and is still grown commercially in many parts of the world today. The plant’s aromatic leaves and essential oil are valued for culinary and medicinal use. Although bay laurel typically grows to about 25 feet (7.6 meters) in height, it can grow as tall as 60 feet (18.3 meters).
