They seem to be growing and getting new leaves; however some o the older leaves have these black lines on the underside of the leaves. I asked at the nursery and they said it was not a bug but didn't know what caused it. Do you have any answers?
Difficult to say without seeing the marking on your plant.
This link may help you identify the issue.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/bay/sweet-bay-leaf-spots.htm
I lived in the UK for 15 years and we had bay bushes and trees all over the place. I picked the fresh leaves for soups and stews. When I moved to the US I couldn't find the plant anywhere! I have tried local garden centres and nurseries with no luck! I was told that sometimes the small plants come in the supermarkets with other herbs, but I haven't seen any. I have seen Bay trees on line but I don't think they are the ones that have the edible leaves that you can use fresh or dry out. Can you help me, please?
Do a Google search for 'Bay Laurel plants for sale'.
You can also try Ebay, they are often a good source of plants.
You should be able to locate sellers that can ship to you.
Can you tell me what's making my bay leaf plant sick? It grew fine for a couple years. We live in the Southwest where it can get hot in the summer. The plant gets morning direct sun. It gets water every day. This year I put "bug stuff" on it to keep beatles off it. This year I gave it some Osmocote indoor/outdoor fertilizer. The plant started to lose all its leaves several weeks ago and then grow them back. However the "dirty" look in the attached photo indicates it may lose all its leaves again. So what's wrong with the poor guy?
It would appear that a pest issue is causing the spots and blackened leaf appearance.
Neem Oil is a good treatment for your plant.
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/bay/sweet-bay-leaf-spots.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
How can I say it any differntly. It's simple. Can the Bay laurel tree that you get bay leaves for cooking be grown outdoors or indoors in Zone 4B, St. Paul, MN 55104
If you're talking about Laurus nobilis (Bay Laurel), then you'll need to grow it in a container that you can set outside when the weather is warm, and bring in when the weather is cold (below 50 degrees Fahrenheit). Laurus nobilis does not like cold weather at all and it will die if you forget to protect it from the cold.
My Bay Tree is approximately 7 foot tall and is a container. I live in Northern Ohio so I move it outside in the Spring and inside in the Fall. Can you advise me on watering, trimming, etc. Thank you.
I would water once the top becomes thoroughly dry. As far as pruning... This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/bay/cutting-back-bay-trees.htm
Do deer eat the leaves of a bay leaf tree?
Even if the tree states deer resistant, the rule of thumb is that a deer will probably eat it. The only good way to keep deer out is to put fencing around the shrubs. You can also try boiling sliced hot peppers in water, and spraying the plants when it cools. This is only a temporary fix, though.
I have been given a lovely 3ft tall standard Bay Tree as an anniversary present. Sadly, when it was delivered the 8in plastic plant pot was split - which exposed the fact that the plant was really root-bound. The question is, I am going to carefully re-pot the tree into a larger pot - but what compost/soil/ compound will be the best one to use? Thank you in anticipation Mike Fox
A standard potting soil mix amended with 2 inches or so of compost on top or mixed in will be perfect. I would use a 5 gallon container or larger if you would like to keep this in a container. These will really not be picky with their soil so I wouldn't put too much worry into it as long as you are putting it in a decent potting mix with good compost, and even worm casting if you would like would be perfect.