• Subject: Re: Overwintering bay laurel
• From: &* P* L* <1*@rewrite.hort.net>
• Date: Thu, 4 May 2017 16:36:43 -0500 (CDT)

> > I have a small bay laurel that started at about 8" this spring,
> > but has now grown into a 2' shrub.
> > 
> > I'd like to try overwintering it here in zone 5b, but I have
> > no experience with them.  From what I've read online they can
> > be very tempermental, too.

----- Original Message -----
> Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2016 10:34:02 AM
> 
> Chris,
> 
> I have always lost mine to white fly infestations over the winter.
> Whatever your chosen method to treat for these types of insects, be
> thorough before bringing it in, and vigilant throughout the winter.

Hi Debby,

After reading your post I decided against bringing it indoors.

Instead I overwintered the pot in the garage under a window.  I
never gave it any water (although I was prepared to if it looked
too dry), and it did very well.  I moved it out a couple of weeks
ago and new growth is forming.  It's about 2' tall right now, so
it could reach 3' or more this season.  I'll have to prune it to
encourage bushiness (and more yummy leaves).

Thanks!

Chris

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