Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Mediterranean
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Forest edges, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
anti-allergy, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Headache, Muscle Pain, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
LAURUS nobilis
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
bay laurel
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Lorbeer
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
laurier
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
laurel
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
δάφνη
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
louro
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
wawrzynu
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
sinus laurus
Family
Rosaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Bay Laurel
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Bay Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Bay Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Bay Laurel season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Bay Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bay Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Bay Laurel Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Bay Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Bay Laurel height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Bay Laurel are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Bay Laurel flower color: Yellow green
- Bay Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Bay Laurel
Care of Bird Cherry and Bay Laurel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bay Laurel pruning is done Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bay Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.