Cherry Laurel, Laurel. A compact, bushy shrub with glossy narrow green leaves. Fragrant white flowers on upright spikes in spring, followed by red fruit ripening to black. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1.5m. 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 ‘Otto Luyken’ 5 Ltr
A compact, bushy shrub with glossy narrow green leaves. Fragrant white flowers on upright spikes in spring, followed by red fruit ripening to black.
Additional information
| Generic | Prunus |
|---|---|
| Species | laurocerasus |
| Varietry | 'Otto Luyken' 5 Ltr |
| Common Name | Cherry Laurel, Laurel |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full Sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 1.5m |
| 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 | |
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