Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northwestern United States
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Acer circinatum
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Open Forest, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Billbugs, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
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 Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER circinatum
Laurus nobilis
Common Name
Oregon Vine Maple, Vine Maple
Sweetbay
In Hindi
बेल मेपल
Laurus nobilis
In German
Wein-Ahorn
Echter Lorbeer
In French
Maple Vine
Laurus nobilis
In Spanish
arce vid
Laurus nobilis
In Greek
αμπέλου Maple
Laurus nobilis
In Portuguese
bordo de videira
Loureiro
In Polish
Vine Maple
Wawrzyn szlachetny
In Latin
vitis Maple
Laurus nobilis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Laurales
Family
Aceraceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Vine Maple and Sweetbay
Season and care of Vine Maple and Sweetbay is important to know. While considering everything about Vine Maple and Sweetbay Care, growing season is an essential factor. Vine Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweetbay season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Vine Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Vine Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral.
Vine Maple and Sweetbay Physical Information
Vine Maple and Sweetbay physical information is very important for comparison. Vine Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Vine Maple and Sweetbay are as follows:
Vine Maple flower color: White and Purple
Vine Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
- Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
Care of Vine Maple and Sweetbay
Care of Vine Maple and Sweetbay include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Vine Maple pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads and Sweetbay pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Vine Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetbay needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.