Cherry Laurel. Cherry Laurel, Laurel. A dense bushy shrub with glossy green leaves. Fragrant white flowers on upright spikes in spring, followed by red fruit ripening to black. Max Height 8m to 10m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Seed kernels harmful if eaten. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Prunus Laurocerasus ‘Caucasica’
Cherry Laurel, Laurel. A dense bushy shrub with glossy green leaves. Fragrant white flowers on upright spikes in spring, followed by red fruit ripening to black.
Additional information
| Generic | Prunus |
|---|---|
| Species | Laurocerasus |
| Varietry | 'Caucasica' |
| Common Name | Cherry Laurel |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | |
| Height | 8m, 10m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | |
| Toxicity | Seed kernels harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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