Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Castlewellan, Otto Luyken, Schipkaensis
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-6
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Softwood cuttings
From bulbs
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Black sigatoka, Bunchy top, Cigar end rot, Coconut scale, Moko disease, Panama disease, Rhizome rot, Yellow sigatoka
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Informal Hedge
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eye Infection, Nausia, Vomiting
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
PRUNUS laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'
Banana Tree
Common Name
cherry laurel, common laurel
Banana Tree
In Hindi
English laurel
केले के पेड़
In German
Lorbeerkirsche
Bananenbaum
In French
Laurier-cerise
Bananier
In Spanish
Prunus laurocerasus
Banano
In Greek
Prunus laurocerasus
μπανανιά
In Portuguese
Prunus laurocerasus
árvore de banana
In Polish
Laurowiśnia wschodnia
Banana drzewa
In Latin
Prunus padus
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Zingiberales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of English Laurel and Banana Tree
Season and care of English Laurel and Banana Tree is important to know. While considering everything about English Laurel and Banana Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Banana Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Laurel is Clay, Loam and for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for English Laurel is Acidic, Neutral and for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
English Laurel and Banana Tree Physical Information
English Laurel and Banana Tree physical information is very important for comparison. English Laurel height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm. The color specification of English Laurel and Banana Tree are as follows:
English Laurel flower color: White
English Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
- Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of English Laurel and Banana Tree
Care of English Laurel and Banana Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. English Laurel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer English Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.