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Was told this was a bay tree, but was told by a family member that it's not. The seedling was taken from the parent tree. If bay tree what type? Want ...
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Bay tree? #343528
Asked July 16, 2016, 1:35 PM EDT
Was told this was a bay tree, but was told by a family member that it's not. The seedling was taken from the parent tree. If bay tree what type? Want to make sure before I start saving bay leaves for cooking. Thx.
Shasta County California
Expert Response
Your plant is a Pittosporum and should not be used as a bay leave as a spice. The plant you are looking for is a Bay Laurel, Laurus nobilis. I am attaching pictures of the Bay Laurel for your reference.
Good luck, A
Good luck, A
