Laurus nobilis 'Little Ragu' (Bay tree 'Little Ragu')
Other names: True laurel 'Little Ragu', Victor's laurel 'Little Ragu', Roman laurel 'Little Ragu', Royal bay 'Little Ragu', Sweet bay 'Little Ragu', Bay laurel 'Little Ragu', Poet's laurel 'Little Ragu', Bayleaf herb 'Little Ragu', Kitchen bay 'Little Ragu', Laurus nobilis 'MonRik', Grecian laurel 'Little Ragu'
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Variety or Cultivar
'Little Ragu' is a compact, conical to rounded, evergreen shrub or small tree, sometimes sold as a standard, with aromatic, narrowly ovate, leathery, dark green leaves, bright green when young. Umbels of small, pale yellow-green flowers in spring and are followed by glossy, black fruit on female plants.
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Height and spread
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| 3 m | 3 m | 20-50 years | |
| 9 ft | 9 ft | 20-50 years | |
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