Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-15
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow green
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
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
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 in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Headache, Muscle Pain, Pain killer
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Not Available
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 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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAURUS nobilis
TECOMA stans
Common Name
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In Hindi
bay laurel
Esperanza
In German
Lorbeer
Esperanza
In French
laurier
Esperanza
In Spanish
laurel
Esperanza
In Portuguese
louro
Esperanza
In Polish
wawrzynu
Esperanza
In Latin
sinus laurus
Esperanza
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bay Laurel and Esperanza
Season and care of Bay Laurel and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Bay Laurel and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bay Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Esperanza season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bay Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bay Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bay Laurel and Esperanza Physical Information
Bay Laurel and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Bay Laurel height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bay Laurel and Esperanza are as follows:
Bay Laurel flower color: Yellow green
Bay Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
- Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bay Laurel and Esperanza
Care of Bay Laurel and Esperanza 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 Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.