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Bay tree
martafive
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A few months ago I bought myself a small bay tree. It was a bit sickly, but I managed to revive it and it seems to be growing rather well. However I have a small problem now. Very quickly after bringing it home, a small branch (?) started growing on the side(just below the surface of the soil ). How should I cut it off safely to transfer it to start a new plant? I'm not experienced in gardening at all (more enthusiastic novice than anything...), therefore I'd be very grateful for any ANY tips whatsoever...
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Hi Marta
Or you could pull it off the roots, and treat it like a heel cutting as shown here http://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/grow-plants/how-to-take-lavender-cuttings2/
I did that several years ago and now I have a lovely lollipop bay tree.
Last edited: 21 November 2017 16:06:01
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Thank you so much!!! I think I'll have to pull it off, it's getting quite tall now...
Thank you, sir. Mine is also a lollipop tree, however the shoot started growing on the side, just by the roots. I'm afraid I've waited too long, now I have a problem... the bottom of it is quite hard already. I tried to look for some videos on how to cut it off properly, but to be honest I'm still in the dark... I worry that if I cut it and cover the cut with soil, it might catch some disease?
I'll make sure I get rid of all the new shoots as soon as I notice them.
It is mainly for culinary purpose, so I suppose I could use it as a experimental tree as well, as I have never pruned any tree/shrub before... we'll see how it gets.
Thank you for all the answers, they're very helpful!