Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean
China
Types
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside
Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-9
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Headache, Muscle Pain, Pain killer
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LAURUS nobilis
DAPHNE acutiloba
Common Name
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
Daphne plant
In Hindi
bay laurel
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
In German
Lorbeer
Daphne Pflanzen
In French
laurier
plante Daphne
In Spanish
laurel
planta de Daphne
In Greek
δάφνη
Δάφνη φυτών
In Portuguese
louro
Daphne planta
In Polish
wawrzynu
Daphne roślin
In Latin
sinus laurus
Daphne plant
Family
Lauraceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Season and Care of Bay Laurel and Daphne
Season and care of Bay Laurel and Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Bay Laurel and Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bay Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Daphne season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bay Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Bay Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Daphne is Neutral.
Bay Laurel and Daphne Physical Information
Bay Laurel and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Bay Laurel height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bay Laurel and Daphne are as follows:
Bay Laurel flower color: Yellow green
Bay Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Daphne flower color: White
- Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bay Laurel and Daphne
Care of Bay Laurel and Daphne 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 Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.