When to plant bay laurel in Sydney
Sydney sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Sydney'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
Temperate zone tip
Bay laurel thrives in Sydney, Adelaide, and especially Perth. One of the most reliable culinary trees for Mediterranean-climate Australian gardens.
Sydney is essentially frost-free, which gives bay laurel plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.
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When can I plant bay laurel in Sydney?
In Sydney (temperate zone), transplant seedlings March – May, September – November. Harvest typically runs December – February, June – August.
Can you grow bay laurel in Sydney?
Yes — bay laurel grows well around Sydney 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.