Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia
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
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
Laurus nobilis
Common Name
Snow Bush
Sweetbay
In Hindi
बर्फ बुश
Laurus nobilis
In German
Schnee Bush
Echter Lorbeer
In French
neige Bush
Laurus nobilis
In Spanish
nieve Bush
Laurus nobilis
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
Laurus nobilis
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
Loureiro
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
Wawrzyn szlachetny
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Laurus nobilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Laurales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Snow Bush and Sweetbay
Season and care of Snow Bush and Sweetbay is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and Sweetbay Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Sweetbay season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral.
Snow Bush and Sweetbay Physical Information
Snow Bush and Sweetbay physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Bush and Sweetbay are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
- Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
Care of Snow Bush and Sweetbay
Care of Snow Bush and Sweetbay include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetbay pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Snow Bush 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.