Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
California
Types
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, occasional watering once established
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Not Available
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
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Laurus nobilis
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Sweetbay
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Laurus nobilis
Matilija Poppy
In German
Echter Lorbeer
Matilija Poppy
In French
Laurus nobilis
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Laurus nobilis
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Laurus nobilis
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Loureiro
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Wawrzyn szlachetny
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Laurus nobilis
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Papaverales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Papaveroideae
Season and Care of Sweetbay and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Sweetbay and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetbay and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetbay season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweetbay and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Sweetbay and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Sweetbay and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Sweetbay and Matilija Poppy
Care of Sweetbay and Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Sweetbay needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.