Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
  
South America
  
Types
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
  
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Tropical regions
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
11-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
  
12-1
  
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
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Ivory
  
Purple, Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Orange Red
  
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
  
Green, Light Pink, White
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green, Tan
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Arrowhead
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Early Winter, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
  
Divison
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, occasional watering once established
  
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
  
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
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
  
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
  
Dermititis, Itchiness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
  
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
  
Cosmetics, Used As Food, 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, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Laurus nobilis
  
ANANAS
  
Common Name
Sweetbay
  
Pineapple
  
In Hindi
Laurus nobilis
  
अनानास
  
In German
Echter Lorbeer
  
Ananas
  
In French
Laurus nobilis
  
Ananas
  
In Spanish
Laurus nobilis
  
Piña
  
In Greek
Laurus nobilis
  
Ανανάς
  
In Portuguese
Loureiro
  
Abacaxi
  
In Polish
Wawrzyn szlachetny
  
Ananas
  
In Latin
Laurus nobilis
  
Pineapple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Lilopsida
  
Order
Laurales
  
Bromeliales
  
Family
Magnoliaceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Laurus
  
Ananas
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Epidendreae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
  
Bromelioideae
  
Season and Care of Sweetbay and Pineapple
Season and care of Sweetbay and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetbay and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetbay season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Sweetbay and Pineapple Physical Information
Sweetbay and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Sweetbay and Pineapple are as follows:
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Sweetbay and Pineapple
Care of Sweetbay and Pineapple 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 Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweetbay needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.