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Bay leaf tree - Should I somehow plant into soil in a pot or root control bag?

hollygoldsmithshollygoldsmiths Posts: 3
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Hi

I was looking at planting 3 x ornamental bay leaf tree (nobilis) for my front garden planting strip 35cm x 345cm. As the planting strip is in the ground - for a 75l bay leaf tree would I also need to plant the pot or a root control bag to stop the roots getting out of control / too big? If yes, what would you recommend?
Thank you

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  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    A big teabag. No thank you.
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • CeresCeres Posts: 2,698
    That's a very narrow planting strip. Is there concrete, brick, tarmac or something similar on either side?
  • hollygoldsmithshollygoldsmiths Posts: 3
    edited September 2023
    Hey Ceres, yes it's next to a small front garden brick wall and concreted slate paving. I've only ever lived in flats until now so was a bit nervous how roots could effect the foundations of the house in future decades
  • bcpathomebcpathome Posts: 1,313
    Should be ok ,doubt they’ll get that long 
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    I wouldn’t be at all concerned about the roots in that spot 😊 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • bédébédé Posts: 3,095
    What was the question ?  Looks like fait acompli to me.

    Keep them to shape and the roots will grow in proportion.
     location: Surrey Hills, England, ex-woodland acidic sand.
    "Have nothing in your garden that you don't know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."
  • hollygoldsmithshollygoldsmiths Posts: 3
    Great, thanks all, will keep shaped and no longer concerned. Appreciate it.
  • CeresCeres Posts: 2,698
    I love the tiled path.
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