Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
China
Types
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart-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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water daily during 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
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 for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Headache, Muscle Pain, Pain killer
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
LAURUS nobilis
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
bay laurel
कीवी फल
In German
Lorbeer
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
laurier
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
laurel
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Portuguese
louro
Quiuí
In Polish
wawrzynu
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
sinus laurus
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bay Laurel and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Bay Laurel and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Bay Laurel and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bay Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bay Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bay Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Bay Laurel and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Bay Laurel and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Bay Laurel height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Bay Laurel and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Bay Laurel flower color: Yellow green
Bay Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bay Laurel and Kiwifruit
Care of Bay Laurel and Kiwifruit 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 Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Bay Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.