Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
wheat rust
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Swollen eyelids
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a cereal in making bread, porridge
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
HORDEUM jubatum
Laurus nobilis
Common Name
Foxtail Barley, Wild Barley
Sweetbay
In Hindi
Foxtail Barley
Laurus nobilis
In German
Mähnengerste
Echter Lorbeer
In French
Foxtail Barley
Laurus nobilis
In Spanish
La cebada de cola de zorra
Laurus nobilis
In Greek
αλωπέκουρου Κριθάρι
Laurus nobilis
In Portuguese
Foxtail Barley
Loureiro
In Polish
włośnica Jęczmień
Wawrzyn szlachetny
In Latin
Hordeum foxtail
Laurus nobilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hordeeae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Foxtail Barley and Sweetbay
Season and care of Foxtail Barley and Sweetbay is important to know. While considering everything about Foxtail Barley and Sweetbay Care, growing season is an essential factor. Foxtail Barley season is Not Available and Sweetbay season is Not Available. The type of soil for Foxtail Barley is Loam, Sand and for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Foxtail Barley is Not Available and for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral.
Foxtail Barley and Sweetbay Physical Information
Foxtail Barley and Sweetbay physical information is very important for comparison. Foxtail Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Foxtail Barley and Sweetbay are as follows:
Foxtail Barley flower color: Green
Foxtail Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
- Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
Care of Foxtail Barley and Sweetbay
Care of Foxtail Barley and Sweetbay include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Foxtail Barley pruning is done No need to prune and Sweetbay pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Foxtail Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetbay needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.