Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Habitat
Tropical regions
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
Not Available
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
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, occasional watering once established
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
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, Sand
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Laurus nobilis
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Sweetbay
Garden Onion, White Onion
In Hindi
Laurus nobilis
प्याज
In German
Echter Lorbeer
Zwiebel
In French
Laurus nobilis
Oignon
In Spanish
Laurus nobilis
Cebolla
In Greek
Laurus nobilis
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Loureiro
Cebola
In Polish
Wawrzyn szlachetny
Cebula
In Latin
Laurus nobilis
cepa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Laurales
Asparagales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Allieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Allioideae
Season and Care of Sweetbay and White Onion
Season and care of Sweetbay and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetbay and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetbay season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Onion season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral and for White Onion is Neutral.
Sweetbay and White Onion Physical Information
Sweetbay and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Sweetbay and White Onion are as follows:
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Sweetbay and White Onion
Care of Sweetbay and White Onion 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 Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Sweetbay needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.