Cherry Laurel
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Cherry Laurel
Prunus laurocerasus
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Cherry Laurel is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that quickly creates a dense, lush screen in almost any garden setting. With its large, glossy green leaves and upright habit, it provides year-round structure and privacy, whether planted as a hedge, screen, or standalone specimen. In spring, it produces fragrant white flower spikes that add both beauty and seasonal interest—even in shaded areas.
- Fast-growing evergreen ideal for privacy screens and hedges
- Large, glossy green leaves for a lush, full appearance
- Fragrant white flowers bloom in spring
- Tolerates shade, sun, and a wide range of soil conditions
- Low maintenance and easy to shape with pruning
Cherry Laurel thrives in full sun to deep shade and adapts well to most soil types, including poor or alkaline soils, as long as they are well-drained. Water regularly during establishment, then it becomes more tolerant of dry conditions. Growing up to 10–18 feet tall and wide, it responds well to pruning, making it easy to maintain as a formal hedge or allow to grow naturally as a large, dense screen.
Botanical Name:
Prunus laurocerasus
Mature Width:
10-25 ft
Mature Height:
10-18 ft
Grows Well In:
Zones 6-8
Sun Needs:
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Water Needs:
Moderate
Growth Rate:
Fast
Flower Color:
White
Flowering Season:
Spring
