The laurel is an evergreen shrub or small tree, variable in size and sometimes reaching 7รขโ‚ฌ18 m (23รขโ‚ฌ59 ft) tall. [5] the genus laurus includes three accepted species, [7] whose diagnostic key characters รขโ‚ฌยฆ Bay laurel, (laurus nobilis), fragrant evergreen species of the family lauraceae, the source of the cooking herb bay leaf.

From the hardy mountain laurel to the evergreen cherry laurel, explore popular varieties, benefits, challenges, and best uses!