Laurus Nobilis

Mar, Apr, May

Shrubs, Trees, Edible, Herb, Houseplant, Shrub, Tree, Capable of becoming a much branched evergreen up to 18 m. tall (mostly 7-12) it is usually kept low if used for providing leaves for flavouring; it can, however, be a handsome ornamental tree.

Woody

Dioecious, meaning there are male and female trees., Green, white, or yellow flowers appear in the spring from March to May., Flowers unisexual, small, yellowish or yellow-green, in axillary umbel-like inflorescences supported by small involucres.

Small black or purple berries 1/4"-1/2". Dried fruits can cause a litter problem., Fruits black, ovoid-ellipsoid, 1-1.8 cm. long, 0.8-1 cm. wide.