Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
  
Tree
  
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
  
Types
Hulthemia, Banksianae, Pimpinellifoliae
  
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
  
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
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
  
White, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Green, Yellow green, Tan
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Oval
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sandy
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Grafting, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
  
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
  
fertilize in growing season
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
  
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
  
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
  
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bugs
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
  
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
  
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
  
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
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
Rosa rubiginosa
  
Laurus nobilis
  
Common Name
Rose
  
Sweetbay
  
In Hindi
गुलाब
  
Laurus nobilis
  
In German
Rose
  
Echter Lorbeer
  
In French
Se leva
  
Laurus nobilis
  
In Spanish
Rosa
  
Laurus nobilis
  
In Greek
Τριαντάφυλλο
  
Laurus nobilis
  
In Portuguese
Rosa
  
Loureiro
  
In Polish
Róża
  
Wawrzyn szlachetny
  
In Latin
Rose
  
Laurus nobilis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Laurales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Magnoliaceae
  
Genus
Rosa
  
Laurus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Epidendreae
  
Subfamily
Rosoideae
  
Epidendroideae
  
Season and Care of Rose and Sweetbay
Season and care of Rose and Sweetbay is important to know. While considering everything about Rose and Sweetbay Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rose season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer and Sweetbay season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy and for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral.
Rose and Sweetbay Physical Information
Rose and Sweetbay physical information is very important for comparison. Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm whereas Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Rose and Sweetbay are as follows:
Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
- Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
Care of Rose and Sweetbay
Care of Rose and Sweetbay include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Sweetbay pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rose 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.