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ozarksue Mansfield, MO(Zone 6a) Feb 14, 2002

This will show my total ignorance, but here goes. I was wondering if it is possible to grow a bay tree. The kind that we use the leaves in cooking. (No, I don't even know how many types there are. : )) I know I could not grow it outside, but how about inside under lights? How big do they get? Can they be bonsai'd? Where could I order one? I would appreciate any help.
ozarksue

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dave Feb 14, 2002

Baa has written a plethora of useful information about the Bay tree right here:

http://plantsdatabase.com/go/814.html

Good luck!

dave

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ozarksue Mansfield, MO(Zone 6a) Feb 14, 2002

Now I want one more than ever!! I am tired of getting leaves from the stores that have NO flavor. Thanks Dave.

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Copperbaron Vicksburg, MS(Zone 8a) Feb 14, 2002

Here is another source of information as well as a source for the plant http://www.mountainvalleygrowers.com/launobilis.htm

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ozarksue Mansfield, MO(Zone 6a) Feb 15, 2002

Thanks, I ordered the catalog. I am gonna do it. Love to grow my own herbs, but this will be a new adventure. :)

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impiefish Byron, IL(Zone 4a) Feb 16, 2002

Sue,

I was given one in may for my birthday. I kept it in a room with not much sun and it started looking, well should we say sick after a couple of months. I read up on it and it said to put in window with lot's of sun and water sparingly over the winter. Well it has been there for about a month now, and looks like a totally different plant. It has grown atleast 6" and has so many new leaves it is awsome. See your not the only one that can show total ignorance. Good luck, I use my leaves all the time in cooking, and making bay seasoning for ribs.

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ozarksue Mansfield, MO(Zone 6a) Feb 17, 2002

I am so glad it is doing good. That is what I want to do with one! Thanks for the input. Now I know I won't get one and kill it in a day. : )

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