Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China
Mediterranean
Types
-
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
Habitat
Upland
Forest edges, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Crimson
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
anti-allergy, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Headache, Muscle Pain, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
LAURUS nobilis
Common Name
Daphne plant
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
bay laurel
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
Lorbeer
In French
plante Daphne
laurier
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
laurel
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
δάφνη
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
louro
In Polish
Daphne roślin
wawrzynu
In Latin
Daphne plant
sinus laurus
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Daphne and Bay Laurel
Season and care of Daphne and Bay Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Bay Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bay Laurel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Bay Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Bay Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Daphne and Bay Laurel Physical Information
Daphne and Bay Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bay Laurel height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Bay Laurel are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bay Laurel flower color: Yellow green
- Bay Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Daphne and Bay Laurel
Care of Daphne and Bay Laurel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bay Laurel pruning is done Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Daphne 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.