The Otto Luyken Cherry Laurel is a beautiful evergreen bush that grows up to 4 feet tall and wide. It is grown in zones 6-9 and is perfect for hedges or borders.
Otto Luyken Cherry plant
The Otto Luyken Cherry is a small, ornamental cherry tree that is known for its beautiful, white flowers. It is a popular choice for landscaping, as it is easy to grow and care for, and it can be used in a variety of ways.
Otto Luyken Cherry tree
Otto Luyken Cherry trees typically grow to be 10-15 feet tall and wide. They have dark green, glossy leaves and produce clusters of small, white flowers in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, red cherries that are not edible.
Otto Luyken Cherry trees are a low-maintenance tree. They prefer full sun but will tolerate partial shade. They are also drought-tolerant and deer-resistant. To plant an Otto Luyken Cherry tree, choose a well-drained location and water it regularly, especially during the first growing season. Once established, the tree will only need to be watered when the top 2 inches of soil are dry. Fertilize the tree in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Otto Luyken Cherry trees can be used in a variety of ways in the landscape. They can be planted as a single specimen tree, used in a hedge or screen, or added to a mixed border. They are also a popular choice for bonsai.
Here are some tips for growing and caring for Otto Luyken Cherry trees:
- Plant in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil.
- Water regularly, especially during the first growing season.
- Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune after flowering to shape or promote vigorous new growth.
- Otto Luyken Cherry trees are generally pest- and disease-resistant, but it is important to inspect the tree regularly for any signs of problems.
With proper care, Otto Luyken Cherry trees will provide you with many years of enjoyment.
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 (plants 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, is very normal. The plant will flush out in Spring.
We cannot ship certain plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by the California Department of Agriculture.
Growing Zones: 6-9
| Mature Height: | 3 to 10 Feet |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Mature width: | 6 to 8 Feet |
| Botanical Name: | Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken' |
