On Sun, 14 Aug 2011 16:55:52 +0100, Janet wrote:

In article , rbel says...

I wonder if anyone has experience of looking after standard shrubs. We
are considering getting a pair of 1/2 standard bay (Laurus Nobilis) or
something similar. They would be planted in containers in a ESE
facing location that is relatively sheltered. Given that we are in S
Devon there should not be much in the way of problems with frost.

If you're near the coast or moors you may find high winds a problem;
standard evergreens would be very top-heavy in winter storms.


We are near the coast but the proposed location is protected by the
bungalow and trees.

rbel