Baby Bay is a compact, upright form of the classic bay tree, with glossy dark green, aromatic leaves you can pick straight off the plant for the kitchen. It grows quicker and much smaller than a standard bay, takes well to clipping and looks smart in a pot by the back door. It's frost hardy and handles dry spells, so it's an easy herb-garden staple for Canberra. It can also be used for a low aromatic hedge.
Mature size: Approx. 1.5-2m high x 1m wide; easily kept smaller
Foliage: Glossy dark green, aromatic leaves
Flowers: Small yellow flowers in spring
Growth habit: Compact, upright and dense
Position: Full sun to part shade
Climate: Frost hardy and drought tolerant once established
Water needs: Low to moderate; water regularly in pots
Maintenance: Low; clip to shape as needed
Ideal for: Pots, herb gardens, topiary and low hedges in tight spaces
Baby Bay is a compact, upright form of the classic bay tree, with glossy dark green, aromatic leaves you can pick straight off the plant for the kitchen. It grows quicker and much smaller than a standard bay, takes well to clipping and looks smart in a pot by the back door. It's frost hardy and handles dry spells, so it's an easy herb-garden staple for Canberra. It can also be used for a low aromatic hedge.
Mature size: Approx. 1.5-2m high x 1m wide; easily kept smaller
Foliage: Glossy dark green, aromatic leaves
Flowers: Small yellow flowers in spring
Growth habit: Compact, upright and dense
Position: Full sun to part shade
Climate: Frost hardy and drought tolerant once established
Water needs: Low to moderate; water regularly in pots
Maintenance: Low; clip to shape as needed
Ideal for: Pots, herb gardens, topiary and low hedges in tight spaces
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We're Canberra locals who know plants, and we know what grows well here. Every order is hand-picked and hand-delivered by us, so you get real people who care about getting your plants right.
Alongside garden favourites like hedges, trees and shrubs, we stock a wide range of natives and special varieties that can be hard to track down in Canberra. Each plant is chosen to cope with Canberra's frosts and dry summers. Every plant page lists its mature size, frost tolerance and simple care tips, so you know what will thrive before you buy.
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