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- Can bay laurel be grown in pots?
- How do you revive a potted bay tree?
- How do you take care of a bay tree in the winter?
- Are bay laurel trees toxic to dogs?
- Do bay laurel trees lose their leaves?
- How do I make my bay tree bushy?
- Do bay trees like sun or shade?
- Can bay trees stay outside in winter?
- Where is the best place to plant a bay tree?
- Does a bay tree have deep roots?
- Should I cover my bay tree in winter?
Can bay laurel be grown in pots?
Bay laurel can be grown as a pruned garden shrub or full-sized landscape tree in any rich, moist, and well-drained soil. More often (and always, in cold climates) it is grown in a pot filled with general-purpose potting mix.
How do you revive a potted bay tree?
Water sparingly only when the soil surface is definitely dry. Every three years or so re-pot your bay tree into a slightly large container. Take this chance to gently tease some of the old compost from the roots and the surface, replacing it with new compost.
How do you take care of a bay tree in the winter?
As a Mediterranean native, bay does not like too much water. If you have a winter rainy season, be careful of your tree's roots getting too soggy. Caring for a bay tree in winter means making sure it is warm enough, out of the wind, and relatively dry.
Are bay laurel trees toxic to dogs?
Note: Although bay laurel leaves are safe when used in small quantities, they may be toxic to horses, dogs, and cats. Symptoms include diarrhea and vomiting.
Do bay laurel trees lose their leaves?
In fact, many growers have no problems with their bay trees for years, then suddenly they discover their bay tree leaves falling off! ... Bay laurel is, by its nature, an evergreen, so dropping bay leaves may seem like a big deal when it occurs, especially if those leaves turn yellow or brown before they drop.
How do I make my bay tree bushy?
Cut it a bit lower than the eventual height / girth you want. You will have to prune it a couple of times a year. If you want to leave some of the trunk bare, you could plait some of the lower stems and pull off the leaves. They will eventually fuse together (this takes a long time!) to make an interesting shape.
Do bay trees like sun or shade?
Latin name: Laurus nobilis. Position: Bay trees love a sunny or partially shaded area of the garden. Watering: Water regularly with well-drained soil during the growing season.
Can bay trees stay outside in winter?
Bay trees can keep outside during the winter months Doug providing that they are kept in a sheltered position away from any prevailing winter winds which can quite easily scorch the leaves.
Where is the best place to plant a bay tree?
Choose a sheltered spot protected from strong winds in full sun. If your soil isn't well drained, consider growing plants in 30cm (12in) pots filled with soil-based or multipurpose, (including peat free) compost.
Does a bay tree have deep roots?
Bay trees can grow up to 12m (40ft) if left to grow unchecked, so you'll need to prune your tree each year if you grow it outside. ... Bay trees have very shallow root systems. This means in very dry conditions you may need to water your tree but otherwise the bay requires little attention.
Should I cover my bay tree in winter?
PLACE BAY TREE IN A COVERED AREA
Typically this would be an unheated greenhouse or smaller plastic covered grow house. Both of these will raise the temperature by roughly 2°C, more if against the heated wall of a house. It will also protect your plant from windy conditions.
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