Laurel varieties that stand out and inspire you such as
Thalia those more hardy is, Polyhymnia who better late pruning etc...

The bay laurel or Laurus is a hardy evergreen that requires little care. It flowers in April and May. For connoisseurs, its aromatic leaves are a favourite spice in the tastiest dishes.

Laurel thrives very well in our area. Our temperate climate gives the plants time to develop a dense foliage develop. Laurel is therefore the ideal plant for compact and stylish pruning. A coveted feature in the world of topiary pruning: the more compact, the more valuable and the timelier.

Timeless can be taken literally. If you take good care of the bay laurel, you will enjoy it all your life. Bay laurels can more than 100 years Becoming. Romantics invariably talk about their ‘lifelong faithful companion’.

The laurel is related to the Lauraceae ( such as Lindera, Sassafras, Cinnamonium, etc.) The laurel family consists mainly of tropical plants. Laurus nobilis is mainly found in the Mediterranean region. In Belgium, it is an ornamental plant. The plant can easily live for more than 100 years.

Laurels are shrubs or trees, which can reach a height of 7 to 9 m. The plant tolerates temperatures down to - 5°C.

The leaves are wavy with a short petiole and are dark green leathery shiny.

The plant is dioecious ( mainly male plants are used for cultivation). The flowers are yellow-green in colour. The fruits are berries, purple-black when ripe. Fragrant and bitter.

Cultivars include : ‘Salicifolia’ (‘Angustifolia’), ‘Aurea’, ‘Crispa’, ‘Variegata’, ...
Besides Laurus nobilis, you also have Laurus azorica (canarysis).