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Can You Grow Bay Laurel in Connecticut?
US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b
Bay laurel is frost-tender but makes a stunning container plant that overwinters beautifully indoors.
Plant zones
Connecticut last frost
Connecticut first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Bay Laurels in Connecticut
Direct sow
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Connecticut'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.
Gardening in Connecticut
Connecticut has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Four distinct seasons support a classic New England growing calendar.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Bay Laurel in Connecticut?
Bay laurel is frost-tender but makes a stunning container plant that overwinters beautifully indoors.
What zone is Connecticut?
Connecticut spans USDA Zone 6a (5b, 6a, 6b).
When do you plant Bay Laurels in Connecticut?
Plant Bay Laurels Apr 1, harvest Sep 28 – Apr 1.