Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
Habitat
bottomlands, Moist woods
Forest edges, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Yellow green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, 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 NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Coronary diseases, Cures constipation, Diarrhea, Diphtheria, High cholestrol, Immunity, Intestinal worms, Leukemia, Skin wounds, Sore throat, Syphilis, Use as a gargle
anti-allergy, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Headache, Muscle Pain, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
JUGLANS nigra
LAURUS nobilis
Common Name
Black Walnut
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
In Hindi
काले अखरोट के पेड़
bay laurel
In German
Schwarz Walnussbaum
Lorbeer
In French
Noir noyer
laurier
In Spanish
nogal negro
laurel
In Greek
Μαύρη καρυδιά
δάφνη
In Portuguese
nogueira preta
louro
In Polish
Czarny orzech drzewo
wawrzynu
In Latin
Niger walnut tree
sinus laurus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Juglandales
Laurales
Family
Juglandaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Juglandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Juglandinae
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Walnut and Bay Laurel
Season and care of Black Walnut and Bay Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Black Walnut and Bay Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bay Laurel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bay Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Bay Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Walnut and Bay Laurel Physical Information
Black Walnut and Bay Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Bay Laurel height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Black Walnut and Bay Laurel are as follows:
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Bay Laurel flower color: Yellow green
- Bay Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Walnut and Bay Laurel
Care of Black Walnut and Bay Laurel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Walnut pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, 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 Black Walnut 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.