Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Not Available
Types
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, occasional watering once established
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
Bud rot, Cadang-cadang, Coconut bug, Coconut foliar decay, Coconut scale, Ganoderma butt rot, Gray leaf blight, Lethal bole rot, Lethal yellowing, Mealybugs, nutfall, Red ring nematode, Stem bleeding disease
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a vegetable oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
Laurus nobilis
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Sweetbay
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
Laurus nobilis
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Echter Lorbeer
Kokospalme
In French
Laurus nobilis
Cocotier
In Spanish
Laurus nobilis
El cocotero
In Greek
Laurus nobilis
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Loureiro
Coqueiro
In Polish
Wawrzyn szlachetny
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Laurus nobilis
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Magnoliaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Cocoeae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweetbay and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Sweetbay and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetbay and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetbay season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Sweetbay and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Sweetbay and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetbay and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Sweetbay and Coconut Tree
Care of Sweetbay and Coconut Tree 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 Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Sweetbay needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.