Schip Laurel is a cold-hardy evergreen plant grown in zones 6-9. It's perfect for low screens and hedges, reaching a size of 4-6 feet tall and wide.
Schip laurel plant is also known as Schipka laurel, Skip laurel, or Skipka laurel. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that is native to the Balkans and Asia Minor. It is a popular ornamental plant that is grown for its dark green leaves and white flowers.
The scientific name for Schip laurel is Prunus laurocerasus 'Schipkaensis'. It is a cultivar of the common cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus). Schip laurel is a cold-hardy plant that can tolerate temperatures as low as -20 degrees Fahrenheit. It is also shade-tolerant and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Schip laurel grows 10 to 15 feet tall and 5 to 7 feet wide. It has dark green, glossy leaves that are 4 to 6 inches long. The leaves are arranged alternately on the stems. Schip laurel blooms in the spring, producing white flowers that are 1/2 inch in diameter. The flowers are followed by small, black berries that are poisonous.
Schip laurel is a good choice for a privacy hedge or screen. It is also a good choice for a container plant. Schip laurel is relatively easy to care for. It needs regular watering, especially during hot weather. It should be fertilized once a year in the spring.
Here are some tips for caring for Schip laurel:
- Plant Schip laurel in well-drained soil.
- Water Schip laurel regularly, especially during hot weather.
- Fertilize Schip laurel once a year in the spring.
- Prune Schip laurel in the spring to shape it and control its growth.
Protect Schip laurel from cold winter weather by covering the roots with mulch.
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 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 8 to 10Âft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Shade to Part Sun |
| Mature Width: | 5-7 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Prunus laurocerasus |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
