Evergreen shrub suitable for containers or growing in the ground. Kept neatly clipped, the dark-green foliage can create stunning formal shapes. Cream flowers, April to May. Bay leaves can be used fresh or dried and are used in cooking to give a fragrant flavour to soups, stews and other dishes. 6m tall if not clipped. AGM
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Evergreen
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Alkaline
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Plant awarded RHS AGM