Mine is laurus nobilis, which is supposed to be hardy to zone 8
according to the literature. Hmmm. I could always buy another one and
plant it out, see what happens, if I lose it then I still have my
potted
tree.
Cyndi
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On
Behalf Of Daryl
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 3:18 PM
To: gardenchat@hort.net
Subject: Re: [CHAT] Where is everyone?
I have Laurus nobilis. The cooking type of bay. It says 8-10, but
that's
apparently foo.
d
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kitty" <kmrsy@comcast.net>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 6:02 PM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] Where is everyone?
California Bay - Umbellularia californica is hardy to zone 7
Red Bay - Persea borbonia also to zone 7
Notes:
WARNING
Red bay trees in the southeastern United States are dying due to the
accidental introduction of the red bay ambrosia beetle that spreads a
fungal infection called the laurel wilt.
In India, "bay leaf" refers to the cassia tree (Cinnamomum cassia).
All
three of these are in the laurel family. In the West Indies, "bay
leaf"
refers to the bay rum tree (Pimenta racemosa), in the Myrtaceae. Note
that
the unrelated mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia), in the Ericaceae,
has
poisonous leaves.
WARNING
Some people get an allergic reaction from contact with the foliage or
the
essential oils of bay laurel. Do not place bay leaves in your mouth -
they
can cut.
Kitty
neIN, Zone 5
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