Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow green
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
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 ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Headache, Muscle Pain, Pain killer
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
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
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
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
Botanical Name
LAURUS nobilis
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
bay laurel
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Lorbeer
Tulpenbaum
In French
laurier
tulipier
In Spanish
laurel
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
δάφνη
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
louro
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
wawrzynu
tulipanowiec
In Latin
sinus laurus
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Magnoliales
Family
Lauraceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Laurus
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bay Laurel and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Bay Laurel and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bay Laurel and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bay Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tulip Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bay Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bay Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Bay Laurel and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Bay Laurel and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bay Laurel height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Bay Laurel and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Bay Laurel flower color: Yellow green
Bay Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bay Laurel and Tulip Tree
Care of Bay Laurel and Tulip Tree 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 Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Bay Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.