Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
China, Korea
Types
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
Fuyu Persimmons
Hachiya Persimmons
Among(Ye mon)
Maru Persimmons
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside
Woodlands
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, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Headache, Muscle Pain, Pain killer
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Expectorant, Laxative
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
Cosmetics
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
LAURUS nobilis
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Hongsi'
Common Name
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
Asian Persimmon, Hongsi Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
In Hindi
bay laurel
Japanese Persimmon
In German
Lorbeer
Japanese Persimmon
In French
laurier
Persimmon japonais
In Spanish
laurel
El caqui japonés
In Greek
δάφνη
Ιαπωνικά Λωτός
In Portuguese
louro
Persimmon japonês
In Polish
wawrzynu
japoński Persimmon
In Latin
sinus laurus
Persimmon Italica
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Ebenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bay Laurel and Japanese Persimmon
Season and care of Bay Laurel and Japanese Persimmon is important to know. While considering everything about Bay Laurel and Japanese Persimmon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bay Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Persimmon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bay Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Persimmon is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bay Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Persimmon is Acidic, Neutral.
Bay Laurel and Japanese Persimmon Physical Information
Bay Laurel and Japanese Persimmon physical information is very important for comparison. Bay Laurel height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Japanese Persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Bay Laurel and Japanese Persimmon are as follows:
Bay Laurel flower color: Yellow green
Bay Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Japanese Persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
- Japanese Persimmon leaf color: Green
Care of Bay Laurel and Japanese Persimmon
Care of Bay Laurel and Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon pruning is done 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 Japanese Persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.