On Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:46:16 -0400, Boron Elgar
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On Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:24:40 -0500, The Cook
wrote:

On Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:16:07 +1000, none ""jules\"@(none)" wrote:


Graham wrote:
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I would think fall is the best time.
I just pinch mine as I need leafs. I take from the ends to promote
bushier growth. They can grow up to 40 feet tall.

Thanks! I doubt that mine will ever reach that! The climate in Alberta
won't allow it unless I build a bloody great greenhouse{;-)
Graham



I have one in the back yard and we get frost all winter with a severe
frost maybe twice a winter. Doesn't even blink. Also if it needs pruning
you're not using enough! Give away leaves to your friends and yes, use
them in your cupboards and jars.
jules


I doubt that your climate is quite the same as Alberta, Canada. I am
thinking that theirs is more like hard freeze most of the winter.


I bring my bay plants inside for the winter here in Northern New
Jersey. They aren't the happiest, but they make it through just fine.

Boron

Here in western NC my bay and Meyer lemon trees go into the greenhouse
in winter. Maybe I can bring them into the house this winter since
the cat who liked the stand next to the window is no longer with us. I
could leave it inside until I have to turn the heat on in the
greenhouse when it is time to start my plants, probably February.

A friend of mine in Virginia Beach had a bay tree that was over 2
stories tall. She had it cut down because it was so close to the
house and the area is prone to hurricanes.