Otto Luyken English Laurel is a compact evergreen shrub with no fall color that can reach 6-10’ if left unpruned. Upright panicle clusters of strongly fragrant white flowers bloom in spring and are followed by small black drupes in summer. In warmer climates, flowers best in part sun and rich moist well-drained soils. Otto Luyken has better pest resistance.
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Origins: |
British Isles, SE Europe, and SW Asia |
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Height: |
3' - 4' |
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Spread: |
6’ - 8' |
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Spacing: |
6’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Need to prune after flowering. Susceptible to shot-hole disease, powdery mildew, and root rot.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Hydrangea, Butterfly Bush, Coneflower
