Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Southwestern United States, California, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Lebombo ironwood, Giant ironwood
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Black
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Gray
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Gray
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Gray
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Small oblong
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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
Not Available
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Carvings, Knife handles
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
Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
OLNEYA tesota
Laurus nobilis
Common Name
Ironwood
Sweetbay
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान आइरनवुड
Laurus nobilis
In German
Wüsteneisenholz
Echter Lorbeer
In French
désert Ironwood
Laurus nobilis
In Spanish
Ironwood desierto
Laurus nobilis
In Greek
Ironwood έρημο
Laurus nobilis
In Portuguese
deserto Ironwood
Loureiro
In Polish
pustynia Ironwood
Wawrzyn szlachetny
In Latin
desert ironwood
Laurus nobilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Robinieae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Ironwood and Sweetbay
Season and care of Desert Ironwood and Sweetbay is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Ironwood and Sweetbay Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Ironwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweetbay season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Ironwood is Loam, Sand and for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Ironwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Ironwood and Sweetbay Physical Information
Desert Ironwood and Sweetbay physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Ironwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Ironwood and Sweetbay are as follows:
Desert Ironwood flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Desert Ironwood leaf color: Gray Green
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
- Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
Care of Desert Ironwood and Sweetbay
Care of Desert Ironwood and Sweetbay include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Ironwood 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 Desert Ironwood 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.