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When to plant bay laurel in Perth

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

Sow

Transplant

March – May, September – November

Harvest

December – February, June – August

Temperate zone tip

Bay laurel thrives in Sydney, Adelaide, and especially Perth. One of the most reliable culinary trees for Mediterranean-climate Australian gardens.

Frost matters here: the last frost around Perth typically falls in September, with the first returning around May.

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Frequently asked questions

When can I plant bay laurel in Perth?

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

Can you grow bay laurel in Perth?

Yes — bay laurel grows well around Perth when planted in its window. Bay laurel thrives in Sydney, Adelaide, and especially Perth. One of the most reliable culinary trees for Mediterranean-climate Australian gardens.