Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Central America, Northern America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Baby Pink, Lavender, Pink, White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rose Hip
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Rosa woodsii
Laurus nobilis
Common Name
Woods Rose, Interior Rose
Sweetbay
In Hindi
Woods Rose
Laurus nobilis
In German
Woods Rose
Echter Lorbeer
In French
Woods Rose
Laurus nobilis
In Spanish
Woods Rose
Laurus nobilis
In Greek
Woods Rose
Laurus nobilis
In Portuguese
Woods Rose
Loureiro
In Polish
Woods Rose
Wawrzyn szlachetny
In Latin
Woods Rose
Laurus nobilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Woods Rose and Sweetbay
Wondering what are the properties of Woods Rose and Sweetbay? We provide you with everything About Woods Rose and Sweetbay. Woods Rose has thorns and Sweetbay doesn't have thorns. Also Woods Rose does not have fragrant flowers. Woods Rose has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Sweetbay has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Woods Rose and Sweetbay and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Woods Rose and Sweetbay
Season and care of Woods Rose and Sweetbay is important to know. While considering everything about Woods Rose and Sweetbay Care, growing season is an essential factor. Woods Rose season is Spring and Summer and Sweetbay season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Woods Rose is Clay, Loam and for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Woods Rose is Alkaline and for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral.
Woods Rose and Sweetbay Physical Information
Woods Rose and Sweetbay physical information is very important for comparison. Woods Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Woods Rose and Sweetbay are as follows:
Woods Rose flower color: Baby Pink, Lavender, Pink and White
Woods Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
- Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
Care of Woods Rose and Sweetbay
Care of Woods Rose and Sweetbay include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Woods Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sweetbay pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Woods Rose 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.