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Bay laurel Little Ragu, a dense rounded evergreen shrub with leathery dark green leaves, beside a patio

Bay Laurel ‘Little Ragu’

Laurus nobilis 'MonRik' (Little Ragu)
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Moderate; regular water during active growth, let soil dry slightly between waterings.
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Description
Mediterranean evergreen shrub grown for its aromatic, leathery leaves used in cooking. Tolerates heat and reflected light once established. Best used as a formal specimen, topiary, or container plant in Phoenix landscapes.
Bloom Time
Deciduous / Evergreen
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Toxic to pets if ingested; culinary herb for humans
Care Instructions

Light: Full sun (afternoon shade in low desert)

Water: Moderate; regular water during active growth, let soil dry slightly between waterings.

Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates clay, loam, and alkaline desert soils but not waterlogged conditions.

Mature size: 4-6 ft tall, 4-6 ft wide

Bloom: Spring

Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen

Growth rate: Slow to moderate