I bought two tiny bay trees and planted them right in the ground.
They seem to like wet soil but there is too much conflicting information on the internet.
I have read everything from rich well drained soil to wet marshy soil.
Not frost hardy to good to zone 7.
Some people say it cant tolerate the cold well what the heck is that supposed to mean?
Mine have survived just about everything Texas could throw at it.
From temps down to 10 F to drought to flood.
There are getting to be way too many blogs on line telling people how to do stuff.
I would say feed it twice a year and keep it watered like you would a tomato.
Mine never seem to go dormant you never know when they will put on new leaves.
If you plant on using the leaves there is still more controversy on line about that.
Some people say to dry them first for best flavor others say fresh.
What I do is if I want one I go get it and use it.
If you have never has a fresh bay leaf from a real bay tree they are a thing to behold.
Much of the stuff in the store isn't real bay leaves.
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