Laurus nobilis - Grecian Laurel

Laurus nobilis: Laurus is the Grecian name for this plant; nobilis, meaning notable, renowned.

Also known as Sweet Bay.

This slow growing tree can also be used as a hedge.
Dark green, shiny, leathery leaves. Lanceolate shape with an acutely pointed end. These were the leaves used to crown the heroes of Ancient Greece.
These are also the culinary bay leaves of commerce, favored for their sweet aroma. Leaves from the California native Umbellularia californica can also be used in cooking, but these have a much stronger flavor. The leaves are also used for scenting linen cupboards.
Small yellow to cream colored flowers in April and May. Flowers are dioecious and unisexual.
Fruit is a dark purple pea-sized drupe favored by birds in fall.

Chamaerops humilis - Mediterranean Fan Palm

Chamaerops humilis: Chamaerops, from Greek meaning 'dwarf bush;' humilis, from Latin meaning 'low' or 'small' -- for its low-growing habit, which is more dwarfish than most of its kindred.

Usually multi-trunked. Trunk is shaggy, similar to Trachycarpus fortunei.
Fan-shaped leaves. Petioles are armed.
Flower bud
Flowers yellowish to orange
Inflorescences of 6-8" clusters of flowers
Fruit is an orange to yellow drupe.
Shrubby form in youth.

This is the only palm native to Europe.

Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' - Italian Cypress

Ceratonia siliqua - Carob