Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
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
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
allergic reaction
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Headache, Muscle Pain, Pain killer
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAURUS nobilis
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
Breadfruit
In Hindi
bay laurel
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Lorbeer
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
laurier
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
laurel
árbol del pan
In Greek
δάφνη
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
louro
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
wawrzynu
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
sinus laurus
Arum
Family
Lauraceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bay Laurel and Breadfruit
Season and care of Bay Laurel and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Bay Laurel and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bay Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bay Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bay Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bay Laurel and Breadfruit Physical Information
Bay Laurel and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Bay Laurel height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Bay Laurel and Breadfruit are as follows:
Bay Laurel flower color: Yellow green
Bay Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bay Laurel and Breadfruit
Care of Bay Laurel and Breadfruit 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 Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, 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 Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.