*In Europe it can reach 60 feet high if grown under the best condition.it may be cultivated in large tubs and pruned into many different forms.Bay can live as a woody houseplant for many years.
*Male and female flowers grow on different trees and the black berries only form on female trees that have a male tree growing nearby to provide pollen.the leaves contain an essential oil,which is sometimes used in the manufacturing of perfumes whole leaves are used for flavoring and other culinary purposes.