EDIBLE LEAVES - The bay tree is a popular evergreen shrub suitable for containers or growing in the ground. Its leaves can be used fresh or dried in cooking to give a fragrant flavour to soups, stews and other dishes. PLANTING POSITION - Bay plants are slightly tender when young and benefit from shelter and protection in Winter. They like to grow in fertile, well-draining soil in full sun, ideally near a South- or West-facing wall, which will provide additional shelter from cold winds and frost. HEIGHT AND SPREAD - This plant will grow to a height of about 7.5-12 metres with a spread of about 8 metres unless maintained. WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE - This plant will arrive in a 9cm growing po