Bay leaf plant (Laurus nobilis), also known as bay laurel, is a tree or shrub that grows in warm, humid climates. The fragrant, dark green leaves add flavor to sauces, soups, stews, and other ...

Savvy gardeners know just how big a bay leaf tree can grow — up to 50-feet tall and 30-feet wide. That’s a lot of bay leaves and a lot of tree for one herb garden.