English Laurel, Cherry Laurel, Laurel Cherry, Versailles Laurel, Common Laurel
Prunus laurocerasus (English Laurel) is a vigorous, broad, spreading evergreen shrub with dense, erect branches clothed in handsome, lustrous, dark green leaves (6 in. long or 15 cm). Rich with a strong plum fragrance, a profusion of tiny, creamy-white flowers held in upright racemes, 5 in. long (12 cm), are on display in mid-late summer. They are followed by cherry-like glossy red fruits that ripen to purple-black by fall. While the ripe berries should not be consumed, birds will strip them all once they are ripe. Fast-growing, English Laurel is a superb choice for hedges, privacy screens, and windbreaks. Tolerates salt sprays.
Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
6 - 10 |
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Rosaceae |
Genus | Prunus - Flowering Cherry Tree |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
Height |
15' - 30' (4m - 9m) |
Spread |
15' - 30' (4m - 9m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
Tolerance | Drought, Salt |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Uses | Hedges And Screens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
6 - 10 |
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Rosaceae |
Genus | Prunus - Flowering Cherry Tree |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
Height |
15' - 30' (4m - 9m) |
Spread |
15' - 30' (4m - 9m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
Tolerance | Drought, Salt |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Uses | Hedges And Screens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
How many Prunus laurocerasus (English Laurel) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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