Founded in 1996, Western Star Nurseries is a trusted wholesale plant marketplace for landscapers, developers and retail nurseries. We are committed to supplying a diversified selection of quality ornamental trees and shrubs at competitive prices. With locations in the East Bay and south Sacramento, we are able to ship throughout Northern California, often within 24 hours. The Western Star staff, many of whom have been with the company since its start, bring with them many years of nursery and customer service experience. Our friendly, bilingual team looks forward to working with you.
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Bay Area, California Nursery
8255 Niles Canyon Road
P.O. Box 567
Sunol, CA 94586
Phone: 925-862-2411
Fax: 925-862-9008
South Sacramento, California Nursery
9394 Robson Road
P.O. Box 725
Galt, CA 95632
Phone: 209-744-2552
Fax: 209-744-2562
Featured Plant
Laurus ‘Saratoga’
(Saratoga Bay Laurel)
About Laurus ‘Saratoga’ (Saratoga Bay Laurel)
This large canopy tree is known as Laurus ‘Saratoga’ or, commonly as Saratoga Bay Laurel. Grown in standard and multi-trunk, its green ovate shaped leaves grow densely throughout the tree. Similar to its cousin Laurus ‘Nobilis’ or Bay Laurel, the leaves of this tree can be used in the kitchen for seasoning and cooking. Spring welcomes tiny, fragrant, yellow flowers that emerge in clusters throughout the tree. Growing in a rounded form, this tree can reach an average landscaped size of 15-30′ tall by 15-30′ wide.
Planting and care instructions
Plant Laurus ‘Saratoga’ in an area that receives full to partial sunlight exposure using well-draining soil. Water regularly after planting to help establish a healthy root system and avoid transplant shock. During periods of extreme heat, water regularly so that the soil doesn’t dry out completely. When established, this tree is hardy to 20 degrees Fahrenheit and can withstand seaside and drought conditions. If desired, prune in the spring before new growth begins and use a general fertilizer to encourage new growth.
Landscape design ideas
Saratoga Bay Laurel tidy size makes it an excellent choice as a background plant, privacy or windscreen, or as a specimen tree. For city landscapes, this tree bodes well when planted on street or parking lot medians.
Botanical Name: Laurus ‘Saratoga’
Common Name: Saratoga Bay Laurel
Average Landscape Size: 15-30' x 15-30'
Plant Type: Evergreen
Bloom Color: Yellow
Foliage Color: Green
Forms: Standard and multi-trunk trees
Sizes: 5, 15, & 25 gallon cans
Special Features: Attracts Birds, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Showy Spring Flowers, Waterwise, Easy Pruning, Tolerates Light Frost,
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