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Old 23-11-2005, 11:49 AM posted to rec.gardens.edible
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Default cutting back a bay tree

On Tue, 22 Nov 2005 22:39:03 -0500, GA Pinhead wrote:

freemont wrote:
On Tue, 22 Nov 2005 21:26:00 -0500, GA Pinhead wrote:


Ah, yes, also trim it during the growing season. I'd leave it a couple
of feet tall at least until it starts growing in the spring. Then you
can cut back as needed for height.

Looks like you'll have lots of bay leaves to give away!



So you think I can go ahead NOW and cut down to a couple feet on both
those big parts and it'll be fine? I hate to hurt this fella, he's been
real patient with me.


Yes, it should be ok. You might want to wait a couple more weeks for full
dormancy to be safer.


Also- say I cut off a 2-3 foot piece of bay tree. Will it make roots in
a glass of water? Or is that a waste of time? Mama might like a bay
tree. :-)


I would doubt it. Probably soft wood cuttings would be best, but that is
a pure guess. Layering would be your best bet next year when it starts to
grow tall again. Bend a branch over, pin it down and cover with soil.
Bet that would work. Google would probably yield some "real" propagation
tips.

Thanks for your time.


More than welcome from NE GA!

John!


I've got family up there, on Mama's side. Around Buchanan and Cedartown.
Small world, eh?

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