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On 2010-03-20 20:32:53 +0000, rbel said:


We removed some very elderly shrubs and some rather sick large
escallonias
last autumn from some metre plus wide borders and would be grateful
for
suggestions as to what to replace them with. Preferably evergreen,
flowering or just attractive foliage and shape.

How good is bay (Lauris nobilis) at growing near the sea? All of
the above, plus useful, though its flowers are short-lived and not
spectacular.



Very good. we have them popping up like weeds. Have them in hedges and one
as a specimen. Needs hard pruning every year to keep its shape.

We are within 150 metres of the sea. South facing garden in Sandown Bay
south east part of the Isle of Wight. (I wish a few more people stated where
they are)

Mike


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