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. Max Spread 10m. Flowers April to May. Fruits June. Full sun. Hardy. Seed kernels harmful if eaten. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Prunus laurocerasus Novita
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 | Novita |
| Common Name | Cherry Laurel, Laurel |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 8m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 10m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | June |
| Moisture | Moist, 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 | Hedging |
| Toxicity | Seed kernels harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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