Lemon trees are not heavy feeders.

Common name Bay tree, sweet bay, bay laurel Botanical name Laurus nobilis Group Evergreen shrub Flowering time Spring Planting time April to September Height and Spread Up to m (23ft) unless clipped Aspect Full sun or partial shade Hardiness Generally hardy to -5°C (23°F) but can withstand lower temperatures in sheltered positions. Bay is hardier when planted in the ground.Check the bay tree cuttings for root growth after about four weeks.

Pull gently on the stems and feel for resistance. If the cuttings seem anchored securely in the sand, remove the plastic cover.Many nurseries and garden centers will have a bay tree in their herbal area. If you'd rather take a cutting to propagate it, then follow these steps: Take a heel cutting, a fresh shoot or tip in early summer or in autumn/fall.

Cut from a mature bay tree%.

One leaf is usually sufficient to flavor the entire dish and it should be removed prior to serving.

 Figs are the best tree for propagating via cuttings in early spring. Take a cutting at least 1/2 inch thick and 8 inches long and follow the steps for successful propagation. Water, but don’t make.

 Prune bay trees in summer to encourage bushy growth. Photo: Shutterstock When is the best time to prune a bay tree? Prune bay trees shaped into standard lollipops, spirals or cones in the summer.

Cut new growth back to a bud to keep the plant’s foliage in the desired shape and encourage bushy, dense bushcutting.bar: Clare Foggett.Late spring and early summer are the best periods to take lemon cuttings. Take a 6-inch cutting from the tip of a healthy youthful branch, and pick one with: No fruit or blossoms because that both draw vitality away from root creation. No less than two or three nodes at the bushcutting.barted Reading Time: 5 mins.