Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Headache, Muscle Pain, Pain killer
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
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
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
LAURUS nobilis
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
bay laurel
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Lorbeer
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
laurier
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
laurel
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
δάφνη
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
louro
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
wawrzynu
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
sinus laurus
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acacieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Bay Laurel and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Bay Laurel and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Bay Laurel and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bay Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bay Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bay Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bay Laurel and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Bay Laurel and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Bay Laurel height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Bay Laurel and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Bay Laurel flower color: Yellow green
Bay Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bay Laurel and Bird Cherry
Care of Bay Laurel and Bird Cherry 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 Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bay Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.