1 What is
1.1 Life Span
1.2 Type
1.3 Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
1.4 Types
Not Available
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
1.5 Habitat
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Tropical regions
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
1.8 Sunset Zone
H2, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1.9 Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
610.00 cm460.00 cm
0.54
3900
2.1.2 Minimum Width
670.00 cm300.00 cm
0.1
6350
2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Ivory
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Orange Red
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green, Tan
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
2.4 Thorns
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
3.2.2 Growth Rate
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
3.3 Tolerances
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
4.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting
4.3 Plant Maintenance
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Do Not over Water, occasional watering once established
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
4.7 Pruning
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
5.4 Showy Foliage
5.5 Showy Bark
5.6 Foliage Texture
5.7 Foliage Sheen
5.8 Evergreen
5.9 Invasive
5.10 Self-Sowing
5.11 Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
5.12 Allergy
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
6.1.3 Edible Uses
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
6.2.3 Other Uses
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
6.5 Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
CAESALPINIA echinata
Laurus nobilis
7.2 Common Name
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
Sweetbay
7.2.1 In Hindi
Brazilwood Tree
Laurus nobilis
7.2.2 In German
Brasil Baum
Echter Lorbeer
7.2.3 In French
Brazilwood Arbre
Laurus nobilis
7.2.4 In Spanish
Árbol de palo de brasil
Laurus nobilis
7.2.5 In Greek
brazilwood Δέντρο
Laurus nobilis
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Árvore de pau-brasil
Loureiro
7.2.7 In Polish
brazylijskich Drzewo
Wawrzyn szlachetny
7.2.8 In Latin
Brazilwood ligno
Laurus nobilis
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
8.2 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
8.5 Family
8.6 Genus
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
8.8 Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Epidendreae
8.9 Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Epidendroideae
8.10 Number of Species