Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Hybrid origin, Asia
Types
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
11-12
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leafminer
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
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
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAURUS nobilis
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
Common Name
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
In Hindi
bay laurel
Ponderosa Lemon
In German
Lorbeer
Ponderosa Zitrone
In French
laurier
Citron Ponderosa
In Spanish
laurel
Ponderosa Lemon
In Greek
δάφνη
Ponderosa Lemon
In Portuguese
louro
Ponderosa Lemon
In Polish
wawrzynu
Ponderosa Lemon
In Latin
sinus laurus
Ponderosa Lemon
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Sapindales
Family
Lauraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Bay Laurel and Ponderosa Lemon
Season and care of Bay Laurel and Ponderosa Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Bay Laurel and Ponderosa Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bay Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bay Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bay Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Bay Laurel and Ponderosa Lemon Physical Information
Bay Laurel and Ponderosa Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Bay Laurel height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Bay Laurel and Ponderosa Lemon are as follows:
Bay Laurel flower color: Yellow green
Bay Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bay Laurel and Ponderosa Lemon
Care of Bay Laurel and Ponderosa Lemon 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 Ponderosa Lemon 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 Ponderosa Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.