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Can You Grow Bay Laurel in South Dakota?
US · USDA Zone 4b · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
Bay laurel is frost-tender but makes a stunning container plant that overwinters beautifully indoors.
Plant zones
South Dakota last frost
South Dakota first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Bay Laurels in South Dakota
Direct sow
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on South Dakota'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 South Dakota
South Dakota has a continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Eastern South Dakota is Zone 4b-5a; western South Dakota is colder. Short growing seasons.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Bay Laurel in South Dakota?
Bay laurel is frost-tender but makes a stunning container plant that overwinters beautifully indoors.
What zone is South Dakota?
South Dakota spans USDA Zone 4b (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Bay Laurels in South Dakota?
Plant Bay Laurels Apr 15, harvest Oct 12 – Apr 15.