Cherry Laurel brings the recognizable character of a flowering cherry relative into shrub form. With Cherry Laurel, use selective pruning to show the natural branching instead of clipping it into a uniform block. Cherry Laurel is an easy plant to build a design around, especially where a spreading, dense framework is useful. Add Cherry Laurel to your shopping list for your next visit to The Greenhouse Nursery in Logan, UT.
Prunus laurocerasus Otto Luyken (Cherry Laurel)
Mature Height: 3-5 feet
Mature Width: 6-8 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast, growing about 12-24 inches annually.
Hardiness Zone: 6-9
Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade; afternoon shade is helpful.
Water Needs: Moderate. Requires well-drained soil and protection from winter drying.
Flower Color: Fragrant creamy white
Bloom Time: Mid-spring
Fall Color: Evergreen dark green foliage


