Bay Tree - Laurus nobilis ‘Miles Choice’

Bay Tree - Laurus nobilis 'Miles Choice'

A refined evergreen selected for its dense, richly coloured foliage and exceptional form, Laurus nobilis 'Miles Choice' delivers immediate structure and year-round presence. At advanced sizes, it arrives ready to anchor formal landscapes, define boundaries, and command attention from day one.

Why Miles Choice Bay Tree

Dense evergreen canopy: Consistent, close-set foliage provides strong visual mass and reliable screening across all seasons.
Exceptional form and response to clipping: Holds topiary shapes and formal hedging lines with precision, making it a preferred choice for structured landscape design.
Culinary-grade aromatic foliage: A premium selection valued for both ornamental performance and culinary use, an asset in bespoke kitchen garden and estate plantings.
Proven adaptability: Performs across a broad range of Australian climates and thrives in containers, open ground, and raised planting installations alike.
Low maintenance at maturity: Once established, demands minimal intervention beyond periodic shaping.

Ideal Applications

Formal hedging and screening: A premier choice for structured privacy hedges on residential estates, courtyards, and commercial landscapes.
Topiary and specimen planting: Suited to clipped standards, cones, and balls where architectural precision is required.
Entryway and forecourt framing: Planted in matched pairs or rows, it establishes immediate formality at property entries and arrival sequences.
Integrated kitchen and ornamental garden design: Combines culinary utility with strong ornamental structure in high-end bespoke landscape projects.

Specimen & Installation

Spacing (screening/hedge): 1–1.5m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 4–6m
Planting Season: Autumn or spring
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogged conditions
Establishment Care: Water regularly for the first 12 months until established, reducing frequency once roots are settled. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.

Plant Details

Height: 4–6m
Width: 3–4m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Mediterranean region
Flower Colour: Cream