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Can You Grow Bay Laurel in Saskatchewan?

Canada · Canadian Zone 3 · zones 2, 3, 4

Won't grow here

Bay laurel is frost-tender but makes a stunning container plant that overwinters beautifully indoors.

Plant zones

8a–10b

Saskatchewan last frost

mid-May

Saskatchewan first frost

late September

Days to harvest

180–365 days

When to plant Bay Laurels in Saskatchewan

Direct sow

May 15

Harvest

Nov 10 – May 15

Dates are approximate, based on Saskatchewan's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Bay Laurel

Bay laurel is the source of the bay leaf in every spice rack — a slow-growing Mediterranean shrub that can be kept compact in a container. The fresh leaves are far more aromatic than dried store-bought.

Buy a young plant rather than starting from seed (germination is extremely slow and unreliable). Grow in a large container so it can be moved indoors in cold climates. Very slow growing — harvest lightly the first year. Allow leaves to dry on the branch for best flavour.

Full bay laurel growing guide →

Gardening in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan has a cold dry continental climate. Regina and Saskatoon are Zone 3b-4a. Cold winters are offset by long summer days and intense sunshine. Focus on cold-hardy crops and short-season varieties.