Laurus novocanariensis (Canary Laurel)

The Canary Laurel is a large shrub or tree with aromatic, shiny dark-green foliage. belonging to the evergreen tree genus "Laurus" of the laurel family, Lauraceae. The genus includes three species, whose diagnostic key characters often overlap. Under favorable conditions it is an impressive tree of 3 to 20 m. tall. It is native of rich soils in the cloud zone of always moist spots in subtropical climate with a high air-humidity, on the Canary and Madeira islands.