Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mediterranean
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-13
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Headache, Muscle Pain, Pain killer
Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAURUS nobilis
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In Hindi
bay laurel
गुलाबी Ipe
In German
Lorbeer
rosa Ipe
In French
laurier
rose Ipe
In Spanish
laurel
Pink Ipe
In Portuguese
louro
rosa Ipe
In Polish
wawrzynu
różowy Ipe
In Latin
sinus laurus
Pink Ipe
Family
Lauraceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Laurus
Handroanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bay Laurel and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Bay Laurel and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Bay Laurel and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bay Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Ipe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bay Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bay Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bay Laurel and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Bay Laurel and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Bay Laurel height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bay Laurel and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Bay Laurel flower color: Yellow green
Bay Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bay Laurel and Pink Ipe
Care of Bay Laurel and Pink Ipe 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 Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Bay Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.