Overview Brand : Generic Color : saratoga-std-bayleaf Expected Blooming Period : Summer Item Weight : 25 Ounces Sunlight Exposure : Full Sun to Shade Unit Count : 4.0 Count USDA Hardiness Zone : 3-10 Expected Plant Height : 2 Feet Soil Type : nutrient rich moist soil Moisture Needs : Moderate Watering About this item Saratoga Bay vs. Standard Bay: Saratoga Bay features longer, narrower leaves and a milder flavor compared to the broader, more pungent leaves of standard bay—ideal for refined culinary use and ornamental growth in pots or small spaces. Bay leaf has been used in cooking since ancient times fresh or dried. Leaves used in Roman laurel wreath. Fragrant flowers bloom in spring. Craft bushes into hedges or shaped into topiary shapes. Grown in containers or in the ground. The standard variety is better suited for planting in the ground because grows faster and into larger trees. Saratoga is better for pots because of compact growth. The Bay Leaf Tree can be grown in container about 4 to 6 feet tall with pruning. It can also grow outdoors with good sun up to 4 feet per year to heights of 50 to 60 ft. It can grow in zones 8-10 outside. In other zones it can be grown in a container and brought in when the weather becomes colder. We provide a detailed care instructions. We provide support and advise on best growth practices. Bio-degradable container: Lets Roots Grow Out, Water and Air pass in. Plants need sun. Minimize the risk of injuring the plant by opening the package as soon as its delivered. Plants use sunlight to fight disease. Reduce stress to your plant in your mailbox by opening the package and feeding it light with water as soon as it is delivered. Improve your chances of getting a healthy plant by upgrading delivery. We will help you succeed and resolve any problems with your plants if you send us a photo as soon as you open your package.
