Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Castlewellan, Otto Luyken, Schipkaensis
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Warm soil, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Softwood cuttings
Grafting, Layering
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
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Informal Hedge
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eye Infection, Nausia, Vomiting
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Fruits
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry
Cleanser, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'
CITRUS latifolia
Common Name
cherry laurel, common laurel
Persian Lime
In Hindi
English laurel
Persian lime
In German
Lorbeerkirsche
Gewöhnliche Limette
In French
Laurier-cerise
Citrus × latifolia
In Spanish
Prunus laurocerasus
Citrus latifolia
In Greek
Prunus laurocerasus
Persian lime
In Portuguese
Prunus laurocerasus
Citrus × latifolia
In Polish
Laurowiśnia wschodnia
Persian lime
In Latin
Prunus padus
Persian lime
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of English Laurel and Persian Lime
Season and care of English Laurel and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about English Laurel and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Laurel is Clay, Loam and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Laurel is Acidic, Neutral and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
English Laurel and Persian Lime Physical Information
English Laurel and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. English Laurel height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of English Laurel and Persian Lime are as follows:
English Laurel flower color: White
English Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of English Laurel and Persian Lime
Care of English Laurel and Persian Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. English Laurel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer English Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
