Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Mediterranean
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Forest edges, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune to control shape
Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-allergy, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Headache, Muscle Pain, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
LAURUS nobilis
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
bay laurel
In German
Giant Sequoia
Lorbeer
In French
Séquoia géant
laurier
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
laurel
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
δάφνη
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
louro
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
wawrzynu
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
sinus laurus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Pinopsida
Not Available
Family
Cupressaceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Laurus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Senecioneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sequoioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Bay Laurel
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Bay Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Bay Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bay Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bay Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Bay Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Sequoia and Bay Laurel Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Bay Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Bay Laurel height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Bay Laurel are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color: Not Available
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Bay Laurel flower color: Yellow green
- Bay Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Bay Laurel
Care of Giant Sequoia and Bay Laurel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Bay Laurel pruning is done Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bay Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.