Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Eastern Asia, India
Types
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
Leaves
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, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Laurus nobilis
EUPHORBIA lactea
Common Name
Sweetbay
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
In Hindi
Laurus nobilis
Elkhorn
In German
Echter Lorbeer
Elkhorn
In French
Laurus nobilis
Elkhorn
In Spanish
Laurus nobilis
cuerno de alce
In Greek
Laurus nobilis
Elkhorn
In Portuguese
Loureiro
Elkhorn
In Polish
Wawrzyn szlachetny
Elkhorn
In Latin
Laurus nobilis
Elkhorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Malpighiales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Epidendreae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweetbay and Elkhorn
Season and care of Sweetbay and Elkhorn is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetbay and Elkhorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetbay season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elkhorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral and for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweetbay and Elkhorn Physical Information
Sweetbay and Elkhorn physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetbay and Elkhorn are as follows:
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Elkhorn leaf color: Green
Care of Sweetbay and Elkhorn
Care of Sweetbay and Elkhorn 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 Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sweetbay needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.