Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Mediterranean
Types
not available
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
Habitat
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Forest edges, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
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
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-allergy, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Headache, Muscle Pain, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CORNUS amomum
LAURUS nobilis
Common Name
silky cornel
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
In Hindi
Kinnikinnick
bay laurel
In German
Kinnikinnick
Lorbeer
In French
Kinnikinnick
laurier
In Spanish
Kinnikinnick
laurel
In Greek
Kinnikinnick
δάφνη
In Portuguese
Kinnikinnick
louro
In Polish
Kinnikinnick
wawrzynu
In Latin
Kinnikinnick
sinus laurus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Cornaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kinnikinnick and Bay Laurel
Season and care of Kinnikinnick and Bay Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Kinnikinnick and Bay Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kinnikinnick season is Summer and Fall and Bay Laurel season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bay Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bay Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kinnikinnick and Bay Laurel Physical Information
Kinnikinnick and Bay Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Bay Laurel height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Kinnikinnick and Bay Laurel are as follows:
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bay Laurel flower color: Yellow green
- Bay Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kinnikinnick and Bay Laurel
Care of Kinnikinnick and Bay Laurel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kinnikinnick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bay Laurel pruning is done Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Kinnikinnick 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.