Bay Laurel December 14, 2014

It's great to have a Bay Laurel because I always have bay leaves for cooking.  This year I see little fruit on the branches which I have never noticed before.  Very interesting.  Bay trees - either large shrubs or small trees - are evergreen with leathery dark green leaves.  I have never had a problem with damage from freezes.  I have read that they are tolerant of pruning, and they can be used as topiaries and hedges. Obviously, mine has just been allowed to shoot out every which way!

 In the picture below you can just see the little flowers / fruits.  Fascinating!