Monrovia® Little Ragu Sweet Bay is a compact evergreen shrub with upright red-tinted branches forming a pyramidal habit and highly aromatic, glossy dark green foliage with culinary uses. Clusters of small yellow flowers bloom in spring, and female flowers may be followed by purple-black drupes if pollinated. Prefers rich, moist and well-drained soils.
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Height: |
6' - 8' |
Spread: |
6’ - 8’ |
Spacing: |
7’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
8 - 11 |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Some susceptibility to anthracnose and powdery mildew. Watch for spider mites. Excellent as a houseplant.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Urban Gardens, Culinary Gardens, Foundational Plantings, and Hedges.
COMPANION PLANTS: Lavender, Pomegranate, Rosemary
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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