Species: Prunus laurocerasus

(prue'nus lor-o-ser-ray'sus)

Prunus laurocerasus

Common Cherrylaurel; English Laurel

Found on Course Walks

Broad-leaved Evergreens

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Tree Identification Guide

Cultivars

There are several cultivars available for this species. Many varieties are unavailable outside of the United Kingdom/Europe.

'Camelliifolia', 'Castlewellan', 'Chestnut Hill', 'Compacta', 'Majestic Jade', 'Marbled Dragon', 'Mt. Vernon', 'Nana', 'Otto Luyken', 'Schipkaensis'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Shrub > 8 feet, Shrub 4 to 8 feet

Height: 10' - 18' (spread 25' - 30')

Leaves: Evergreen

Shape: wide-spreading, dense

Ornamental Other: Sweet smelling, white bottlebrush flowers in early spring.

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Part shade, Shade

Hardy To Zone: 6a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)

Environmental Other: Full sun or shade (best in part- to full- shade). Protect from full sun and wind in winter.

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

adequate drainage is needed to prevent insect damage; susceptible to brown rot fungus, white flies, borers

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

native to southeastern Europe and Asia Minor; transplant B&B or from container; useful in hedges, screens, massing

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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