Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-14
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Yellow green, Tan
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs good drainage
Do Not over Water, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Moths
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Confusion, Headache
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BRUGMANSIA 'Frosty Pink'
Laurus nobilis
Common Name
Angel's Trumpet
Sweetbay
In Hindi
Brugmansia
Laurus nobilis
In German
Brugmansia
Echter Lorbeer
In French
Brugmansia
Laurus nobilis
In Spanish
Brugmansia
Laurus nobilis
In Greek
Brugmansia
Laurus nobilis
In Portuguese
Brugmansia
Loureiro
In Polish
Brugmansia
Wawrzyn szlachetny
In Latin
Brugmansia
Laurus nobilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Datureae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Brugmansia and Sweetbay
Season and care of Brugmansia and Sweetbay is important to know. While considering everything about Brugmansia and Sweetbay Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brugmansia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweetbay season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brugmansia is Loam, Sand and for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brugmansia is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral.
Brugmansia and Sweetbay Physical Information
Brugmansia and Sweetbay physical information is very important for comparison. Brugmansia height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Brugmansia and Sweetbay are as follows:
Brugmansia flower color: White and Pink
Brugmansia leaf color: Green
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
- Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
Care of Brugmansia and Sweetbay
Care of Brugmansia and Sweetbay include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brugmansia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetbay pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brugmansia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetbay needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.