The Cherry Laurel Shrub is a fast-growing evergreen that thrives in zones 7-10. Grown naturally, it reaches 6-10ft tall and wide, making it perfect for hedges or screens.
Cherry Laurel
Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) is a semi-evergreen shrub or small tree that is known for its glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of white flowers in the spring. It is a popular choice for home gardens and landscapes because of its beauty and adaptability.
Cherry Laurel can grow up to 20 feet tall and 30 feet wide, but it can be pruned to maintain a smaller size. It has a dense, upright habit and is covered in dark green leaves that are up to 4 inches long. The leaves are glossy and have a pointed tip. The flowers are small and white, and they bloom in clusters in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, black fruits, which are poisonous to humans.
Cherry Laurel prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is also tolerant of drought once established.
To care for Cherry Laurel, water it regularly, especially during the first year after planting. Fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. Prune the plant in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased branches, and to shape the plant.
Cherry Laurel is a beautiful and versatile plant that can be used in a variety of ways in the landscape. It can be used as a specimen plant, in hedges, or as a screen. It is also a good choice for foundation plantings.
Here are some additional tips for growing Cherry Laurel:
- Choose a spot in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil.
- Plant the shrub in the spring or fall.
- Water the shrub regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize the shrub in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune the shrub in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased branches, and to shape the plant.
- Mulch around the shrub with organic matter, such as pine needles or wood chips, to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Enjoy the beauty of the Cherry Laurel plant!
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
