California bay leaves come from a completely different type of tree, the California bay laurel (Umbellularia californica). These leaves have a slender long shape and a more intense, menthol–like ...

Tip. Bay laurel and bay leaf are the same. However, aromatic plants such as California bay (Umbellularia californica), and others, may be mislabeled in the store as bay leaf because of the ...

Chocolate Orange Bay Ice Cream, infused with California bay laurel, is one of three frozen desserts featured in the California Botanic Garden’s 2023 Freeze Wild program.

The program supports the City’s Climate Action Plan, which identifies urban tree planting as a key strategy for reducing greenhouse gases. Eligible participants can choose from a selection of ...