Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
Pyrus pyrifolia
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Black
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Headache, Muscle Pain, Pain killer
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
LAURUS nobilis
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
bay laurel
Ayers Pear
In German
Lorbeer
Ayers Birne
In French
laurier
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
laurel
Ayers pera
In Greek
δάφνη
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
louro
Ayers Pear
In Polish
wawrzynu
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
sinus laurus
Ayro Orbis
Family
Lauraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bay Laurel and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Bay Laurel and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Bay Laurel and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bay Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bay Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bay Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Bay Laurel and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Bay Laurel and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Bay Laurel height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bay Laurel and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Bay Laurel flower color: Yellow green
Bay Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Bay Laurel and Ayers Pear
Care of Bay Laurel and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bay Laurel pruning is done Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bay Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.