The bayleaf herb is not only an asset in the kitchen, but the evergreen shrub can also be convincing as a manually shaped tub plant.
Laurus nobilis Sphere on trunk
Bay trunks and cube
Bay beehives
Due to the very large high tolerance to pruning perfect spheres, cones and other shapes can be formed. Young plants can be woven together at the stems or can be pulled around supports in a spiral.
Laurus nobilis with 4 twisted stems
The biggest specimens in tubs are about 300 cm tall and 250 cm wide; have a trunk circumference of 40-50 cm and are 80 years old.
80 year-old bay
The overwintering should occur at about 8 degrees in a light room, sufficient water supply should be ensured.
Maike Rohde