Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
  
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Iran, Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia, India, Nepal, China
  
Types
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
  
Black walnut
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Tropical regions
  
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
  
7-1
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Ivory
  
Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Orange Red
  
Green, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
  
Green, Copper
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
  
Dark Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green, Tan
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Drought, Frost
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
  
Budding, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, occasional watering once established
  
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
  
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
  
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
  
Drought, Frost
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
  
Severe allergen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
  
Good for skin and hair
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
  
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
  
Anemia, Asthma, Cancer, Cough, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Urinary tract problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
  
Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
  
Economic Purpose, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
Laurus nobilis
  
JUGLANS regia
  
Common Name
Sweetbay
  
English Walnut
  
In Hindi
Laurus nobilis
  
अंग्रेजी अखरोट
  
In German
Echter Lorbeer
  
Englisch Walnut
  
In French
Laurus nobilis
  
Anglais Noyer
  
In Spanish
Laurus nobilis
  
Inglés nuez
  
In Greek
Laurus nobilis
  
Αγγλικά Καρυδιά
  
In Portuguese
Loureiro
  
Inglês Walnut
  
In Polish
Wawrzyn szlachetny
  
orzech włoski
  
In Latin
Laurus nobilis
  
Nucis anglicus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Laurales
  
Fagales
  
Family
Magnoliaceae
  
Juglandaceae
  
Genus
Laurus
  
Juglans
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Epidendreae
  
Juglandeae
  
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
  
Juglandoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Sweetbay and English Walnut
Season and care of Sweetbay and English Walnut is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetbay and English Walnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetbay season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and English Walnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand and for English Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral and for English Walnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweetbay and English Walnut Physical Information
Sweetbay and English Walnut physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas English Walnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetbay and English Walnut are as follows:
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
English Walnut flower color: Yellow green
- English Walnut leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Sweetbay and English Walnut
Care of Sweetbay and English Walnut 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 English Walnut pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweetbay needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer English Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.