Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Hybrid origin, Asia
Types
Castlewellan, Otto Luyken, Schipkaensis
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
11-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
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, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oval
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
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
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
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
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
Leafminer
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
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Informal Hedge
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eye Infection, Nausia, Vomiting
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
Common Name
cherry laurel, common laurel
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
In Hindi
English laurel
Ponderosa Lemon
In German
Lorbeerkirsche
Ponderosa Zitrone
In French
Laurier-cerise
Citron Ponderosa
In Spanish
Prunus laurocerasus
Ponderosa Lemon
In Greek
Prunus laurocerasus
Ponderosa Lemon
In Portuguese
Prunus laurocerasus
Ponderosa Lemon
In Polish
Laurowiśnia wschodnia
Ponderosa Lemon
In Latin
Prunus padus
Ponderosa Lemon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of English Laurel and Ponderosa Lemon
Season and care of English Laurel and Ponderosa Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about English Laurel and Ponderosa Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Laurel is Clay, Loam and for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Laurel is Acidic, Neutral and for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
English Laurel and Ponderosa Lemon Physical Information
English Laurel and Ponderosa Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. English Laurel height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of English Laurel and Ponderosa Lemon are as follows:
English Laurel flower color: White
English Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of English Laurel and Ponderosa Lemon
Care of English Laurel and Ponderosa Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. English Laurel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ponderosa Lemon 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 Ponderosa Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
