Compact Cherry Laurel
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Quick Facts
- An ideal evergreen hedge
- Drought tolerant once established
- Deer resistant
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About This Plant
Type
Shrubs
Leaf Color
Green
Flowering
Flowering
Mature Height
Up to 144 inches
Mature Width
Up to 96 inches
Landscape Uses
Flowering, Hedges & Privacy, Patio & Containers, Fragrant
Features
Tolerates Heat. Tolerates Wind. Tolerates Shearing. Bird Friendly. Deer Resistant.
Seasonality
Leaf Lifespan
Evergreen
Leaf Time of Year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Life Cycle
Perennial
Bloom Time
Winter, Spring
Bloom Color
White
Plant Care Tips
Planting Instructions
If soil in container is dry, water plants prior to planting. Dig a hole at least twice the diameter of the root ball and 1.5 times deeper. Mix fertilizer or compost into the soil and return a few inches of soil mixture to the planting hole. Remove the plant from the container and gently tease out the roots on the surface of the root ball. Plant with the top of the root ball at ground level. Back-fill around the root ball with the rest of the soil mixture, gently firming it in as you go, and build a short berm of soil around the plant to create a watering basin. Water the plant thoroughly to settle the soil around the roots. Keep new plants well-watered the first summer, checking for water needs daily or every other day. Covering the root ball and area around the plant with 1-3 inches of mulch will help keep roots cool and conserve moisture. Keep mulch from touching tree trunks and plant stems.General Care Description
Can be sheared to shape of choice or grown as a tiny tree. Feed with fertilizer before new growing season. Shearing frequently reduces flower and fruit growth.Effort of Care
Low
Soil Type
Average, Well-drained
Growth Rate
Moderate
Light Needs
This plant will do well in conditions ranging from partial shade to full sun
Water Needs
Water thoroughly when growing and occasionally when mature
Disease and Pests
Prone to leaf spot
USDA Hardiness Zone
7