I need to move a bay tree........

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Sally A

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I need to move a bay tree........
« on: May 19, 2007, 09:38 »
Whilst clearing brambles, found a self seeded bay tree.  It's only about 3 feet tall but as with all self seeded things it's in the wrong place.  As this is a task for this weekend, anyone have any ideas how deep the roots will be and how far around the plant I need to dig to avoid cutting into the root system.

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agapanthus

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« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2007, 10:00 »
I'm sure it will be ok to move. A general rule of thumb is that the  side roots will be as wide as the bush. The depth I'm not sure about, but I would dig around a foot deep. :)

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Sally A

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« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2007, 10:12 »
cheers, will get up there when it stops raining.

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WG.

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« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2007, 10:25 »
There are many look-alike laurels but only one edible one.  If this matters to you, can you be sure that this is sweet bay? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bay_laurel

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« Reply #4 on: May 19, 2007, 10:36 »
I had a lot of self seeded bays from a neighbours tree and I potted some and moved some and they all thrived, so I don't think you will do any harm moving it. I think agapanthus is right in saying allow about a foot all round.  Good luck.
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Sally A

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« Reply #5 on: May 19, 2007, 11:21 »
Am sure it's the real thing, tore a leaf and it smells right, also looks right. Had one in a pot at our last home which I bought, hopefully the tenant hasn't killed it off as would like to bring that one over and plant it out too.  She seems to have anhiliated my corsican mint that I was hoping to plant between the steps.

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« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2007, 14:22 »
I've never had good luck with Corsican mint which is a shame because i love how it smells.
wistfully hoping to one day be mostly organic gardener in North London.

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WG.

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« Reply #7 on: May 19, 2007, 15:09 »
Quote from: "Sally A"
Am sure it's the real thing, tore a leaf and it smells right, also looks right.
Just thought it worth asking the question  :D

It is an evergreen as you know but I'd suggest moving it during the winter months when it is relatively dormant.

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liz from the fizz

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« Reply #8 on: May 19, 2007, 17:26 »
Can i ask whits is corsican mint and how is it different  from mint?
If you cant be a good example then you must  be a horrrible warning........


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David.

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« Reply #9 on: May 19, 2007, 18:42 »
It you can trench around it and get it into a half barrel tub, you may get it to grow as well as mine.

I am siiting in my study on the first floor and the top is at eye level.

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Sally A

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« Reply #10 on: May 19, 2007, 19:23 »
On the first floor, that's impressive, mine was a low growing, spreading, very minty thing.  Re: Bay Tree removal, dug lovingly a foot around it, a foot deep, pulled, and it flippin wel came out on its own as a bare rooted twig, so shoved it in new hole and am hoping for the best.

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Sally A

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« Reply #11 on: May 19, 2007, 19:26 »
PS. Whisky Golf - will try it on hubby first, if he survives i know I've got the real deal!

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WG.

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« Reply #12 on: May 19, 2007, 19:27 »
Quote from: "Sally A"
PS. Whisky Golf - will try it on hubby first, if he survives i know I've got the real deal!
Way to go  :wink:

If that doesn't work, fluffypebble is the expert at getting rid of hubbies ...



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