Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Europe, Western Asia
Types
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
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
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Asthma
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Headache, Muscle Pain, Pain killer
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food
Used As Food
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
LAURUS nobilis
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
Pear
In Hindi
bay laurel
नाशपाती
In Polish
wawrzynu
Gruszka
In Latin
sinus laurus
Orbis
Phylum
Not Available
Vascular plant
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Bay Laurel and Pear
Season and care of Bay Laurel and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Bay Laurel and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bay Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bay Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Bay Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pear is Acidic.
Bay Laurel and Pear Physical Information
Bay Laurel and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Bay Laurel height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Bay Laurel and Pear are as follows:
Care of Bay Laurel and Pear
Care of Bay Laurel and Pear 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 Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.