How to Grow Bay: Detailed guide to growing bay in large containers and gardens

Growing Bay in Containers and Gardens

Latin Name	Laurel (Laurus nobilis L.)
Type of Plant	Evergreen Tree
Suitable for	Large Pots, Sheltered Gardens

Plant Dimensions	Various - Height up to 15m - Spread up to 90cm/3ft
Sowing Seed	Not Recommended
Growing in open ground	Bays are not winter hardy in areas where anything but the lightest frosts are concerned. Best planted in a sheltered positiion.
Growing in Pots	Buy a pot grown specimen and place outdoors in in a sunny sheltered place. Re-pot into larger pots as necessary. Suitable for topiary (pruned and trimmed into shapes such as pyramids or balls). IMPORTANT - Make sure you buy sweet bay plants from reputable suppliers as most other laurels are poisonous.
Harvesting	Pick individual young leaves from all over the plant.

How to Grow Bay