Cherry Laurel is a large evergreen shrub or small tree with a dense spreading habit and lush aromatic foliage that smells like cherries when bruised. Upright panicle clusters of extremely fragrant creamy 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. Tolerates urban conditions nd poor soil. NOTE: All parts are highly toxic if ingested
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Origins: |
British Isles, SE Europe, and SW Asia |
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Height: |
10' - 20' |
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Spread: |
8’ - 11' |
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Spacing: |
10’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Need to prune after flowering. Intolerant of heavy fertilization. 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
IMAGES: Laurentius, Prunus laurocerasus 1, CC BY-SA 2.5, (2) H. Zell, Prunus laurocerasus 004, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
