Other Products ｜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.
Brand:Green Wood NurserySKU:LAU CHE QT-1Tags:Light Requirement: Full Shade, Light Requirement: Full Sun, Light Requirement: Partial, Mature Height: 10 - 20ft, Planting Zone: 6, Planting Zone: 7, Planting Zone: 8Size Of Plant:Cherry Laural - Quart Pot - 1 Plant