Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
Castlewellan, Otto Luyken, Schipkaensis
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Softwood cuttings
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Informal Hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eye Infection, Nausia, Vomiting
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Not Available
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
PRUNUS laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'
ABELIA mosanensis
Common Name
cherry laurel, common laurel
Glossy abelia
In Hindi
English laurel
Abelia
In German
Lorbeerkirsche
Abelia
In French
Laurier-cerise
Abelia
In Spanish
Prunus laurocerasus
Abelia
In Greek
Prunus laurocerasus
Αμπέλια
In Portuguese
Prunus laurocerasus
Abelia
In Polish
Laurowiśnia wschodnia
Abelia
In Latin
Prunus padus
Abelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Caprifolioideae
Properties of English Laurel and Abelia
Wondering what are the properties of English Laurel and Abelia? We provide you with everything About English Laurel and Abelia. English Laurel doesn't have thorns and Abelia doesn't have thorns. Also English Laurel does not have fragrant flowers. English Laurel has allergic reactions like Not Available and Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of English Laurel and Abelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of English Laurel and Abelia
Season and care of English Laurel and Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about English Laurel and Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Laurel is Clay, Loam and for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Laurel is Acidic, Neutral and for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
English Laurel and Abelia Physical Information
English Laurel and Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. English Laurel height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of English Laurel and Abelia are as follows:
English Laurel flower color: White
English Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Abelia flower color: Not Available
- Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Care of English Laurel and Abelia
Care of English Laurel and Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. English Laurel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer English Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.