Bay willow
A willow with a northern distribution in the UK. Its leaves can be easily confused with the bay tree- whose leaves are used to flavour stews and other dishes. Its name, given to it by John Ray in 1690, reflects the similarity of the leaves to the ... [... more]
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Bay Laurel in Containers and Standard Bay Trees
How to grow a Bay Tree in a container. Then how to repot it when it has outgrown the container. Bay trees thrive in containers, making them ideal for the patio. They will require an annual trim in the autumn to shape them and a liquid feed ... [... more]
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Bay Laurel - Laurus nobilis
When planting a Bay tree (Latin name Laurus nobilis), be aware that without pruning the tree will grow to 12m (40ft) high by 10m (32ft) wide. If left to grow this big, it will also take the lion's share of soil nutrients for several metres ... [... more]
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