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Sweet bay trees should be planted in well drained soil with an incorporation of generous amounts of compost. The trees can be kept at a smaller growth habit if grown in a container, which also allows the gardener to bring the tree indoors or to a sheltered location when cold temperatures threaten.
- How long does it take to grow bay leaves?
- Can you grow bay leaves from cuttings?
- Do bay trees like sun or shade?
How long does it take to grow bay leaves?
Growing Bay Leaves from Seeds and Cuttings
Seeds take up to nine months to germinate, and cuttings taken from semi-hard stems take up to five months to root properly. If you're adventurous, I say go for it.
Can you grow bay leaves from cuttings?
Bay tree cuttings are best taken in midsummer, when the new growth is half ripe. ... Stick the cutting in a pot of good growing medium (Note: you may dip the end in rooting hormone first, if desired.) and keep it moist and out of direct sunlight. Rooting isn't always successful and may take months.
Do bay trees like sun or shade?
If they have, your bay tree will grow very happily in semi-shade although they have a slight preference for full sun in normal UK weather conditions.
