How tall is a half standard bay tree?
approximately 1.2m
Our Half Standard Bay trees are approximately 1.2m (4ft) tall above the pot, with a 30cm (12in) diameter head on a sturdy stem. Bay trees thrive in containers, making them perfect patio plants.
What is a half standard bay tree?
Laurus Nobilis, also known as the Bay Laurel, Bay Tree, True Laurel or Grecian laurel tree is a popular fragrant evergreen plant suitable for containers or planted in the ground as a small tree. The bay tree has a noble history.
How big does a bay leaf bush get?
Size of bay leaf plants It is a slow growing plant and can reach heights of 59 feet in the conditions are right. Although the plant is a tree at heart, it can be kept smaller by pruning the plant or growing it in containers near your vegetable garden. Container grown plants will not get to this large size.
What is a standard bay tree?
Standard bay trees have been carefully trained for several years to ensure they have an attractive spherical head, densely filled with dark green foliage. Standard bay trees will have two useful figures on their label; standard size (e.g. 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 4/4) and head size (e.g. 35-40cm, 60-65cm).
Do half standard trees grow taller?
Most half-standard trees will go on to achieve a mature height of 3m – 4m or more, depending on the nature of the tree and the local planting conditons, with a clear stem of about 1.4m. It is easy to mow underneath a half-standard, and once the tree is established other small plants can grown around it.
Will a half standard tree grow?
Because plant growth occurs at the tip of its branches, the trunk height remains the same through its the life so a half standard fruit tree will ultimately be about 4 metres tall (1m trunk plus 3m head) and 3 metres wide.
What is the difference between standard and half standard trees?
A ‘standard’ form tree has a single straight trunk clear of lower branches for at least the first 1.8m (6ft). A ‘half-standard’ tree is a tree a single straight main trunk cleared of lower branches for the first 1.2 – 1.5m, often grown for a small garden bed or container.
Do bay trees spread?
That’s fine if you are growing them in a bush shape, they will simply expand the plant at the base which is beneficial. However, if you are growing standard bay trees with a bare stem these suckers don’t look good. They should be pruned off with a sharp pair of secateurs if growing above soil level.
Can bay trees stay outside in winter?
Bay trees like the sun, so make sure you have a sunny window that you can place it next to for the winter. Bays do best when they can stay outside as much as possible, so keep it outdoors until temperatures drop. Caring for a bay tree in winter means making sure it is warm enough, out of the wind, and relatively dry.
Can a bay tree be in full sun?
Bay hails from the Mediterranean, so does best in full sun to partial shade, ideally in a sheltered position, as it’s not completely hardy when young. In exposed gardens, bay can cope with temperatures down to about -5ºC but can suffer leaf damage.
How old is a half standard fruit tree?
Read more about Bush fruit trees here. Half-Standards: These were grafted 2-3 years before sale. A half standard fruit tree is a normally shaped fruit tree with a straight trunk of 100-120cms before the first branches appear. When mature, it will reach between 4 and 5 metres.
How tall should a half standard tree be?
A Half Standard tree form will have a different look and placement than Full Standards. The guideline specification for their clear trunk height to first branches is between 1.2-1.5 metres. These tree forms are best in containers or as a feature in a small garden bed.
How tall does a bay tree plant get?
A superb, low maintenance choice for creating an focal point in containers and borders. Height: 150cm (59″). Spread: 50cm (20″). Bay trees are best grown in large containers of soil based compost such as John Innes that can be moved to a cold greenhouse or sheltered position during the winter months.
How does a half standard tree get formed?
Half Standards are formed usuall by cleaning a straight trunk to about 1 / 1.2 metre then forming up a head on the top. Sometimes on the same plant and often by grafting on to a more reliable root and stem stock. They are formal, showy plants which are shaped from small trees or shrubs.
Can a bay laurel be used as a hedge?
Moon Valley Nurseries grows our Bay Laurel trees only from our best specimens and nurtures the finest Bay Laurel trees and shrubs ready to thrive in your landscape. Homeowners may want to use this medium to large evergreen as a hedge, as its dense habit makes it a good choice for use as a border or screen.