Bay Tree Standard Tree 70-80cm tall Single Garden Ready Potted Bay Tree

Add a stately look to your home with this beautiful Bay Tree. Bay Trees are easy to care for and look simply stunning in pots either side of a door or pathway. The lush foliage has a mouth-watering flavour and rich aroma and can be added to marinades or used to add depth to cooking all year long. Bays can be very expensive in garden centres, so this fantastic offer is unbelievable value! Easy to maintain, this bay tree will enjoy moist, but well-drained soil, positioned in full sun or partial shade. Ensure you prune back in December, January and February to keep your bay tree healthy year on year. Bay leaves have a spicy, peppery, aromatic flavour and are commonly used in curries, soups and stews. It is also an essential ingredient in the herb mix 'Bouquet Garni'. As previously mentioned, the leaves can be used fresh, or you can harvest them and summer and dry them. Dried bay leaves have a much more robust flavour but should be stored for no more than a year. Dried bay leaves can also be brewed to make a healthy and delicious herbal tea. The wood of bay trees can also be used to smoke meat, giving it a distinct and delectable flavour.