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| Common name |
Bay Tree. |
| Latin name |
Laurus Nobilis. (aka Lauris Nobilis) |
| Description |
Evergreen trees or shrubs, with leathery aromatic leaves useful in cooking. |
| Height / Spread |
Ultimate height: 12m.
Ultimate spread: 12m.
Time to ultimate height: 20-50 years. |
| Pruning |
Bay trees need very little pruning and can be left to their own devices in most cases. Remove diseased, damaged congested or crossing shoots. Shoots that are growing in unwanted directions can also be pruned out. Do this in late winter or early spring, unless late summer or early autumn pruning is specified to avoid bleeding and facilitate rapid healing of cut surfaces. Flowering occurs on previous or current year's growth. |
| Pests |
Bay trees can get bay sucker, horse chestnut scale , soft scale and tortrix moth. |
| Diseases |
Powdery mildews and a leaf spot may be a problem with bay trees. |
| Soil |
Acid, alkaline or neutral. Well-drained. Chalk, clay, loam or sand. |
| Aspect |
All aspects. Sun or partial shade. Well drained soil. Exposed or sheltered site. |
| Hardy |
Yes. |
| Evergreen / Deciduous |
Evergreen. |
| Fragrance |
Foliage. |
| Suggested uses |
Coastal, hedging / screens or low maintenance. |
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