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bigsteve wrote:
How do I train a Bay tree to give me a 3 balled standard, that is
approx 1m tall.

Let it grow upwards to the desired height, trimming lower side branches
as it goes. Then cut out the growing shoot(s) a bit lower down, let
it bush out and clip as for a formal hedge. Secateurs and removing
whole leaves is neater than using shears.

How long would I have to wait ??

Starting from when? Bay takes a little time to get going, but then
can grow quite fast. 5-10 years, depending. Starting from a plant
roughly the right height with growth near the top, even less.



Regards,
Nick Maclaren.