An established bay tree is usually very hardy, and able to withstand cold weather without turning a ... I was going to say hair, but that's not right, and leaf doesn't really fit the bill ... anyhow, they can usually come through the winter unscathed. Last winter was particularly extreme, and our poor tree is rather the worse for wear.
The leaves should be a glossy dark green, not dry and desiccated. In places there are signs of life and regrowth
but despite waiting for months, others have clearly had it completely.
If we amputate all the dead bits I fear it's going to be very lopsided and unbalanced. The poor thing might have to come down completely.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Sittin' in the mornin' sun
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We had to lop a huge amount off ours too. Careful when burning in an incinerator - it doesn't half get hot! Must be something to do with the oils in it.
Do it. It'll be OK
That's a shame. Fortunately mine is much smaller and in a very sheltered spot so it doesn't seem to have suffered.
oops...that was me, by the way!
Dock of the Bay earworm!!!!!
*satisfied smirk*
Oh...what's occurring....don't chop it down, just prune out the dead bits...it'll be fine and it will love all the spaces in between to fill as time goes by...
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