Is A 32 Cm Pot Too Big For My Pyramid Bay Tree?

Question

I bought a pyramid bay tree, its about 80cm tall not including the pot it came in. the website I bought this from says it fits a pot 26-29cm. I’ve found a pot i like that in 28cm but the depth is only 24cm and this seems a bit smaller or about the same as the depth of the plastic pot it was supplied in. The next size up would be 32cm diameter with a depth of 27cm. I’m a complete novice gardener but i read that if your pot is even a bit too big it can be bad for the growth of the plant. So my qeustion is which of these pots should I go for or should I look elswhere for a deeper pot in a smaller diameter? Thanks in advance.

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Answer 1

As long as your new container is no larger than 2 inches larger on all sides, then it will be fine.

This article will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/bay/sweet-bay-leaf-tree.htm