When to plant bay laurel in Nevada
Nevada spans USDA zones 5b–9b, so the right time to plant bay laurel shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about January 27 in Henderson to June 13 in Spring Creek — below are local dates for 24 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 9a | January 24 | December 10 | January 31 – February 7 |
| Henderson | 9b | January 20 | December 15 | January 27 – February 3 |
| North Las Vegas | 9a | February 1 | December 8 | February 8 – February 15 |
| Reno | 7b | April 28 | October 27 | May 5 – May 12 |
| Enterprise | 9a | February 4 | December 5 | February 11 – February 18 |
| Spring Valley | 9a | February 4 | December 5 | February 11 – February 18 |
| Sunrise Manor | 9b | February 1 | December 8 | February 8 – February 15 |
| Paradise | 9b | January 20 | December 15 | January 27 – February 3 |
Bay Laurel in Nevada: FAQ
When can I plant bay laurel in Nevada?
Across Nevada, the time to transplant bay laurel spans roughly January 27 in Henderson to June 13 in Spring Creek, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the bay laurel planting date vary across Nevada?
Yes. Nevada publishes 24 cities with their own frost dates, so the right bay laurel planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
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