Cherry Laurel

Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus), also known as English Laurel, is a fast-growing evergreen shrub or small tree. This versatile plant is popular for creating dense hedges and privacy screens. Known for its glossy, dark green leaves, the Cherry Laurel offers year-round interest and thrives in various soil types and shade conditions, making it a favorite among gardeners.

Key Features:

• Evergreen Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves provide year-round beauty.

• Rapid Growth: Typically grows 2 feet per year, reaching up to 20 feet tall with a spread of 10+ feet.

• Wildlife Friendly: Larval host to Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, and the fruits and flowers attract butterflies, pollinator insects, and songbirds.

• Privacy Plant: Ideal for creating evergreen privacy screens or windbreaks.

• Low Maintenance: Thrives in full sun to part shade and can grow in poor soil.

Additional Benefits:

• Flowering: Produces small, fragrant white flowers in spring, followed by small black fruits that provide food for birds.

• Toxicity Note: Leaves, seeds, and stems are toxic when ingested by humans, dogs, cats, and horses. For more information, visit the ASPCA.

Ideal Uses for Cherry Laurel:

• Hedges and Screens: Create dense, evergreen privacy hedges.

• Garden Structure: Adds structure and serves as a backdrop for flowering perennial plants.

• Wildlife Gardens: Attracts pollinators and provides food for birds.

• Erosion Control: Stabilizes soil on slopes.

Planting & Care Instructions:

• Plant Spacing: Space plants approximately 6 to 10 feet apart for optimal growth.

• Soil Requirements: Adaptable to various soil types.

• Watering: Regular watering until established.

• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in the spring.

• Pruning: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and health.

Order Your Cherry Laurel Today! Whether you're looking to add structure to your garden or create a natural screen, Cherry Laurel is an exceptional choice. Order now and enjoy its beauty and functionality in your garden.

Shipping Information:

• Available Size: Grown and shipped in quart containers.

• Shipping Restrictions: Cannot ship to CA, CO, WA, AZ, OR.