SICILIAN SUNSHINE®
Bay
Laurus nobilis
'LNSS'
- Heat tolerant
- Deer resistant
- Edible
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
General Care
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.
Features: Edible, Clay soil, Foliage interest, Cut flower, Deer resistant, Fragrant, Evergreen, Heat tolerant, Winter interest
Filters: Botanical genus: Laurus, Common name: Bay, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, 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, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Yellow foliage