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SICILIAN SUNSHINE®

Bay

Laurus nobilis

'LNSS'

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  • Heat tolerant
  • Deer resistant
  • Edible
Description

Sicilian Sunshine® bay is a colorful choice for Mediterranean landscapes. Uniformly bright yellow foliage borne on red petioles give it even more ornamental appeal than conventional cultivars. It has stronger and more consistent gold color than 'Aurea'.

USDA Zone
8 - 10 (10°F/-12°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
4 - 10'
Width
4 - 10'
Finish Time
1.5 seasons
Type
Evergreen
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Yellow
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Grow in well-drained soils.

Pruning

May be trimmed to shape as desired in spring, after the new growth has emerged. Grow as a large shrub or small tree.

Uses

Specimen; herb gardens; hedge.

Growing Tips

Color is most intense on new growth.

  • Benchcard: Sicilian Sunshine® Laurus Benchcard
  • Tag: Sicilian Sunshine® Laurus Tag
  • Grower Sheet: Sicilian Sunshine® Laurus Grower Sheet
  • Article: Guide to Sicilian Sunshine Bay
  • Spec Sheet: Sicilian Sunshine® Laurus Spec Sheet

    • Features: Edible, Clay soil, Foliage interest, Cut flower, Deer resistant, Fragrant, Evergreen, Heat tolerant, Winter interest

    Filters: Botanical genus: Laurus, Common name: Bay, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Yellow foliage

    Features: Edible, Clay soil, Foliage interest, Cut flower, Deer resistant, Fragrant, Evergreen, Heat tolerant, Winter interest

    Filters: Botanical genus: Laurus, Common name: Bay, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Yellow foliage