Bay Tree Miles Choice is a striking evergreen tree with golden flowers and aromatic foliage, ideal for hedging, screening and boundaries.

At a glance Pot: 140mm pot Height now: approx. 600mm Mature size: approx. 4–6m tall × 2–3m wide; can be kept smaller with pruning Sun: full sun to part shade Foliage: evergreen Hardiness: drought and frost hardy once established

Why choose a Miles Choice Bay Tree? Glossy, dark green aromatic leaves provide evergreen structure and can be used fresh or dried in cooking. Small clusters of pale yellow flowers appear in spring, and the upright, dense habit responds well to clipping for hedges or topiary.

How can I use it in my garden?

• Clip into a formal hedge or topiary shape

• Grow in a large pot as a feature near an entrance

• Plant near herb beds for convenient culinary use

Where does it grow best?

Grow in full sun to part shade in well-drained, fertile soil. It tolerates a wide range of soils once established and is described as drought and frost hardy once established.

What does it look like through the year?

Glossy, dark green aromatic leaves remain evergreen, providing year-round structure. Small clusters of pale yellow flowers appear in spring.