Bay tree care

[Georgie]

I bought my Bay tree in 2006.  It's due for repotting now so two questions if I may.  Should I repot it now or wait until spring?  And similalry, it needs a trim so should I prune it straight after repotting and when is the best time of year to do it?  I've read late winter, spring and autumn so I'm confused!

G x

[Georgie]

[Tee Gee]

I think you will find the answer here; http://tinyurl.com/ywokn7

[Palustris]

I will try to answer the question rather than re-directing you.
If you are not likely to get frost then you can repot any time from now on. Give it a good soaking before you do.
Summer is generally the time for pruning Bay, but it would probably do no harm to remove any damaged material after you have repotted.

[Kea]

You would be getting new leaves shortly I wouldn't prune it until after they've been produced. i often repot mine in March.

[Georgie]

Thank you.  I think I'll wait a while to repot it and prune it from what you say.  There's no rush.   :)

G x