Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Mediterranean
Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
anti-allergy, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Headache, Muscle Pain, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
TECOMA stans
LAURUS nobilis
Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
In Hindi
Esperanza
bay laurel
In German
Esperanza
Lorbeer
In French
Esperanza
laurier
In Spanish
Esperanza
laurel
In Portuguese
Esperanza
louro
In Polish
Esperanza
wawrzynu
In Latin
Esperanza
sinus laurus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Bignoniaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Tecomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Esperanza and Bay Laurel
Season and care of Esperanza and Bay Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Esperanza and Bay Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bay Laurel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Esperanza is Loam, Sand and for Bay Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bay Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Esperanza and Bay Laurel Physical Information
Esperanza and Bay Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bay Laurel height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Esperanza and Bay Laurel are as follows:
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bay Laurel flower color: Yellow green
- Bay Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Esperanza and Bay Laurel
Care of Esperanza and Bay Laurel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bay Laurel pruning is done Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bay Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.