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 ...

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 ...

Eligible participants can choose from a selection of climate-appropriate native trees, including island ironwood, elderberry, coast live oak, toyon, and California bay laurel.