Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Mediterranean
  
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
  
Types
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
  
not available
  
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside
  
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
  
10-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Pyramidal
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Black
  
Yellow, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Elliptic to oblong
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
  
Prune for shortening long shoots
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
don't fertilize in winter
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Asthma
  
Asthma, breathing problems
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Headache, Muscle Pain, Pain killer
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
  
Latex
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food
  
Making rubber, Making tyres
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
LAURUS nobilis
  
FICUS elastica
  
Common Name
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
  
Rubber Plant
  
In Hindi
bay laurel
  
रबड़ का पौधा
  
In German
Lorbeer
  
Ficus elastica
  
In French
laurier
  
Ficus elastica
  
In Spanish
laurel
  
ficus
  
In Greek
δάφνη
  
ελαστικός φίκος
  
In Portuguese
louro
  
fábrica de borracha
  
In Polish
wawrzynu
  
gumy roślin
  
In Latin
sinus laurus
  
Flexilis herba
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Laurales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Lauraceae
  
Moraceae
  
Genus
Laurus
  
Ficus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Ficeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available