Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Forest edges, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
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
Yellow green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
anti-allergy, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Headache, Muscle Pain, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
LAURUS nobilis
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
bay laurel
In German
Osage Orange
Lorbeer
In French
Osage orange
laurier
In Spanish
Osage naranja
laurel
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
δάφνη
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
louro
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
wawrzynu
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
sinus laurus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Moraceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Moreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Bay Laurel
Season and care of Osage Orange and Bay Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Bay Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bay Laurel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Bay Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bay Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Osage Orange and Bay Laurel Physical Information
Osage Orange and Bay Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Bay Laurel height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Bay Laurel are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Bay Laurel flower color: Yellow green
- Bay Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Osage Orange and Bay Laurel
Care of Osage Orange and Bay Laurel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange 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.