Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
China
Types
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
White
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
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, occasional watering once established
Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
Armillaria root rot, Bacterial Blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects, Silkworms
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
Pollen, Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Hair-growth, Skin whitening
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, Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make baskets
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Laurus nobilis
MORUS alba
Common Name
Sweetbay
White Mulberry
In Hindi
Laurus nobilis
सफेद शहतूत
In German
Echter Lorbeer
Weiß Mulberry
In French
Laurus nobilis
Mûrier blanc
In Spanish
Laurus nobilis
White Mulberry
In Greek
Laurus nobilis
Λευκή Μουριά
In Portuguese
Loureiro
Branco Mulberry
In Polish
Wawrzyn szlachetny
Biały Mulberry
In Latin
Laurus nobilis
Morus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Magnoliaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweetbay and White Mulberry
Season and care of Sweetbay and White Mulberry is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetbay and White Mulberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetbay season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Mulberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral and for White Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweetbay and White Mulberry Physical Information
Sweetbay and White Mulberry physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas White Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Sweetbay and White Mulberry are as follows:
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
White Mulberry flower color: Yellow
- White Mulberry leaf color: Green
Care of Sweetbay and White Mulberry
Care of Sweetbay and White Mulberry 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 White Mulberry 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 White Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.