Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Asia
Types
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
Habitat
Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, occasional watering once established
Water during periods of drought
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
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Heals cracked skin
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Laurus nobilis
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'
Common Name
Sweetbay
Garden Peony, Chinese Peony
In Hindi
Laurus nobilis
Garden Peony
In German
Echter Lorbeer
Garten -Pfingstrose
In French
Laurus nobilis
Jardin Pivoine
In Spanish
Laurus nobilis
Jardín Peony
In Greek
Laurus nobilis
Κήπος Παιώνια
In Portuguese
Loureiro
Garden Peony
In Polish
Wawrzyn szlachetny
Garden Peony
In Latin
Laurus nobilis
AGLAOPHOTIS paradiso
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Dilleniales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Paeoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweetbay and Garden Peony
Season and care of Sweetbay and Garden Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetbay and Garden Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetbay season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Garden Peony season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Garden Peony is Loam while the PH of soil for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral and for Garden Peony is Neutral.
Sweetbay and Garden Peony Physical Information
Sweetbay and Garden Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Garden Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetbay and Garden Peony are as follows:
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
Garden Peony flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Garden Peony leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Sweetbay and Garden Peony
Care of Sweetbay and Garden Peony 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 Garden Peony pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweetbay needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Garden Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.