Image to followAI-generated illustrationLaurus nobilis
Laurus nobilis
FamilyGenus: Lorbeerennative in Germany
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About this species
An established introduced tree in Great Britain, Laurus nobilis is evergreen and broad-leaved, flowering in May. It thrives in fresh, moderately moist, neutral to slightly acidic soils.
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Ecological significance
Laurus nobilis is an introduced and established species in Great Britain. No specific ecological impacts are detailed in the available evidence.
Annual cycle
This evergreen tree holds its foliage throughout the year. Flowering occurs in May.
Safety note
The source data do not identify any particular safety concerns for this species.
Standort & Merkmale
Light
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Moisture
Frisch (Mäßig feucht)
Soil
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Flowering period
Mai – Mai
Bioregion
Continental
Growth form
Baum
Woodiness
Verholzt
Leaf type
Breitblättrig
Leaf phenology
Immergrün
Plant height
10.923 m
Morphological traits: TRY ID3 (CC BY 3.0) & TRY ID81 (CC BY)
Pflege & Anbau
Prefers a warm, sheltered position with fresh, moderately moist, neutral to slightly acidic soil. Benefits from low soil disturbance and an undisturbed root zone, consistent with its arbuscular mycorrhizal associations. Evergreen, with flowers in May.
Scientific profile
Laurus nobilis is a woody, broad-leaved evergreen tree reaching heights of around 10.9 metres. Its leaves are relatively large, with a leaf area of approximately 1540 mm². The species forms arbuscular mycorrhizal associations. It favours fresh, moderately moist soils with a neutral to slightly acidic reaction and a warm, low-disturbance environment. Flowering takes place in May, and the tree produces diaspores weighing about 368 mg.
Pollinators & visitors
21 Arten interagieren mit dieser Pflanze
Bombus lapidariusNomada flavaAndrena carantonicaAndrena haemorrhoaLasioglossum parvulumBombus hypnorumCelastrina argiolusAndrena dorsataBombus pratorumApis melliferaLasioglossum calceatumBombus sylvestrisPararge aegeriaVibidia duodecimguttataVespula germanicaAndrena cinerariaAndrena nitidaBombus terrestrisOsmia bicornisAndrena thoracicaEupeodes corollae
Other flower visitors
22 other species visit the flowers
Ficedula hypoleucaTurdus philomelosSturnus vulgarisSylvia atricapillaErinaceus europaeusMartes foinaErithacus rubeculaPhoenicurus ochrurosTurdus merulaVulpes vulpesSylvia communisSylvia borinPica picaSylvia cantillansOriolus oriolusTurdus iliacusSaxicola torquatusMeles melesMonticola solitariusSylvia undataPhoenicurus phoenicurusLuscinia megarhynchos
Sources & data origin
•Interaktionsdaten via GloBI (CC-BY 4.0)
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•EIVE 1.0 — Dengler et al. (2023), DOI: 10.3897/VCS.98324 (CC BY 4.0)
•GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — GBIF Secretariat (2024), DOI: 10.15468/39omei (CC BY 4.0)
•TRY Categorical Traits (ID3) — Kattge et al. (2012), DOI: 10.17871/TRY.3 (CC BY 3.0)
•TRY Global Spectrum (ID81) — Díaz et al. (2016/2021), DOI: 10.17871/TRY.81 (CC BY)
•Checklist Alien Plants Belgium — Verloove F (2023), Botanic Garden Meise (CC BY 4.0)
•Govaerts R et al. (2025) — World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP) v14. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. DOI: 10.34885/xs7h-ze42 (CC BY 4.0)
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