Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Headache, Muscle Pain, Pain killer
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
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
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LAURUS nobilis
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
bay laurel
पेकॉन
In German
Lorbeer
Pekannuss
In French
laurier
Pacanier
In Spanish
laurel
Carya illinoinensis
In Portuguese
louro
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
wawrzynu
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
sinus laurus
Pecan
Order
Laurales
Juglandales
Family
Lauraceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Bay Laurel and Pecan
Season and care of Bay Laurel and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Bay Laurel and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bay Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bay Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Bay Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Bay Laurel and Pecan Physical Information
Bay Laurel and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Bay Laurel height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Bay Laurel and Pecan are as follows:
Bay Laurel flower color: Yellow green
Bay Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Bay Laurel and Pecan
Care of Bay Laurel and Pecan 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 Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Bay Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.