Re: Where is everyone?

I believe that is the tree used for the wreaths in the Greek Olympics -- and Greece certainly gets cold in the winter -- Mediterranean climate like California -- 
--Barb Tandy, Grass Valley CA
----- Original Message ----- From: "Theresa G." <macycat3@sbcglobal.net> 
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Ok- I was close- mine is Laurus Nobilis- true bay (the one you use the leaves for cooking) 
Theresa

Kitty wrote:

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
----- Original Message ----- From: "Kitty" <kmrsy@comcast.net>
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Floridata says z 8-10
http://www.floridata.com/ref/L/laur_nob.cfm

Kitty
neIN, Zone 5
----- Original Message ----- From: "Pam Evans" <gardenqueen@gmail.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 5:31 PM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] Where is everyone?
Bay is hardy there? I never planted one because I didn't think they were 
hardy in zone 8A.   Hmm, I put something else in that spot of course (a
small viburnum) but may have to rethink the bay idea Daryl!  Thanks.

On 11/12/08, Daryl <dp2413@comcast.net> wrote:
What zone are you in, Cyndi? I was told that bay wasn't hardy here, but 
the
plant had rooted itself into the ground before I had a chance to plant
it.
It's behind my greenhouse, and is about 12' tall now. We used to go below zero every winter. The lowest we've been in recent years has been about 
10,
perhaps briefly lower.


d

I got all but a couple of my patio plants into the greenhouse and
repotted my bay tree. I'm debating about planting the bay tree outside, 
it is right on the edge of hardiness but maybe it's worth taking a
chance. I actually have room in the greenhouse for a few more pots, I
looked at the home center but didn't see anything fun I had to have.



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Pam Evans
Kemp TX
zone 8A

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