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When to plant bay laurel in Hobart

Hobart sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Hobart's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the bay laurel window:

Sow

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 Hobart typically falls in October, with the first returning around April.

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Frequently asked questions

When can I plant bay laurel in Hobart?

In Hobart (cool temperate zone), transplant seedlings March – May, September – November. Harvest typically runs December – February, June – August.

Can you grow bay laurel in Hobart?

Yes — bay laurel grows well around Hobart 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.