When to plant bay laurel in Canberra
Canberra sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Canberra's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the bay laurel window:
Sow
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Transplant
March – May, September – November
Harvest
December – February, June – August
Cool temperate zone tip
Bay is one of the best culinary trees for Melbourne gardens, fully frost hardy once established. Plant and walk away.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Canberra typically falls in December, with the first returning around March.
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Open your calendar →Frequently asked questions
When can I plant bay laurel in Canberra?
In Canberra (cool temperate zone), transplant seedlings March – May, September – November. Harvest typically runs December – February, June – August.
Can you grow bay laurel in Canberra?
Yes — bay laurel grows well around Canberra when planted in its window. Bay is one of the best culinary trees for Melbourne gardens, fully frost hardy once established. Plant and walk away.