Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Linear
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Headache, Muscle Pain, Pain killer
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LAURUS nobilis
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
bay laurel
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Lorbeer
Crapemyrtle
In French
laurier
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
laurel
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
δάφνη
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
louro
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
wawrzynu
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
sinus laurus
Crapemyrtle
Family
Lauraceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Laurus
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Bay Laurel and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Bay Laurel and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Bay Laurel and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bay Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bay Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bay Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Bay Laurel and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Bay Laurel and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Bay Laurel height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bay Laurel and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Bay Laurel flower color: Yellow green
Bay Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Bay Laurel and Crapemyrtle
Care of Bay Laurel and Crapemyrtle 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 Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.