Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruits, Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeast Asia, Southern India
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
  
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
  
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
  
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
9-6
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,000.00 cm
  
40
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
  
White, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
  
Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
  
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
  
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
  
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
  
Green, Yellow green, Tan
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
  
Grafting, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
  
Do Not over Water, occasional watering once established
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
  
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
  
fertilize in growing season
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
  
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
  
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
  
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Not Available, Squirrels
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
  
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
  
Laurus nobilis
  
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
  
Sweetbay
  
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
  
Laurus nobilis
  
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
  
Echter Lorbeer
  
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
  
Laurus nobilis
  
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
  
Laurus nobilis
  
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
  
Laurus nobilis
  
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
  
Loureiro
  
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
  
Wawrzyn szlachetny
  
In Latin
Bilwa
  
Laurus nobilis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Laurales
  
Family
Solanaceae
  
Magnoliaceae
  
Genus
Brugmansia
  
Laurus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Datureae
  
Epidendreae
  
Subfamily
Solanoideae
  
Epidendroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Bael and Sweetbay
Season and care of Bael and Sweetbay is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Sweetbay Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweetbay season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral.
Bael and Sweetbay Physical Information
Bael and Sweetbay physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bael and Sweetbay are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
- Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
Care of Bael and Sweetbay
Care of Bael and Sweetbay include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Sweetbay pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetbay needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.