Spurge Laurel

Daphne Laureola

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Overview

Spurge Laurel (Daphne laureola) is an evergreen shrub, growing to 3-4 feet high with a similar spread. Prized for its glossy green leaves and fragrant, greenish-yellow flowers blooming in late winter to early spring, this plant thrives in part to full shade. Caution: all parts are toxic if ingested; skin contact may cause irritation. Suitable for understory settings and shaded areas in USDA zones 7-9.

Sun HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 8–10

Spurge Laurel (Daphne Laureola) — Spurge Laurel (Daphne laureola) is an evergreen shrub, growing to 3-4 feet high with a similar spread

Spurge Laurel (Daphne Laureola) — Prized for its glossy green leaves and fragrant

Spurge Laurel (Daphne Laureola) — greenish-yellow flowers blooming in late winter to early spring

Spurge Laurel (Daphne Laureola) — this plant thrives in part to full shade

Spurge Laurel (Daphne Laureola) — Caution: all parts are toxic if ingested; skin contact may cause irritation

Spurge Laurel (Daphne Laureola) — Suitable for understory settings and shaded areas in USDA zones 7-9

Culture

Sun: Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 1–2 Ft.
Mature width: 2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family: Thymelaeaceae

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Spurge Laurel (Daphne Laureola) — Spurge Laurel (Daphne laureola) is an evergreen shrub, growing to 3-4 feet high with a similar spread

Spurge Laurel (Daphne Laureola) — Prized for its glossy green leaves and fragrant

Spurge Laurel (Daphne Laureola) — greenish-yellow flowers blooming in late winter to early spring

Spurge Laurel (Daphne Laureola) — this plant thrives in part to full shade

Spurge Laurel (Daphne Laureola) — Caution: all parts are toxic if ingested; skin contact may cause irritation

Spurge Laurel (Daphne Laureola) — Suitable for understory settings and shaded areas in USDA zones 7-9

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