Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Mediterranean
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Forest edges, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
anti-allergy, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Headache, Muscle Pain, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
LAURUS nobilis
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
bay laurel
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Lorbeer
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
laurier
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
laurel
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
δάφνη
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
louro
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
wawrzynu
In Latin
Bilwa
sinus laurus
Family
Solanaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Bael and Bay Laurel
Season and care of Bael and Bay Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Bay Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bay Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Bay Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Bay Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bael and Bay Laurel Physical Information
Bael and Bay Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Bay Laurel height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Bael and Bay Laurel are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Bay Laurel flower color: Yellow green
- Bay Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bael and Bay Laurel
Care of Bael and Bay Laurel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Bay Laurel pruning is done Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bay Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.