Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Europe
Types
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Tropical regions
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green, Tan
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, occasional watering once established
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Laurus nobilis
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Sweetbay
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Laurus nobilis
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Echter Lorbeer
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Laurus nobilis
céleri chou
In Spanish
Laurus nobilis
apio col
In Greek
Laurus nobilis
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Loureiro
aipo couve
In Polish
Wawrzyn szlachetny
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Laurus nobilis
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Brassicales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Epidendreae
Brassiceae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Season and Care of Sweetbay and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Sweetbay and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetbay and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetbay season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Sweetbay and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Sweetbay and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Sweetbay and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Sweetbay and Celery Cabbage
Care of Sweetbay and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetbay pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweetbay needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.