English Laurel

Prunus Laurocerasus

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Overview

Prunus laurocerasus, the English Laurel, is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves reaching up to 6 inches long. Its dense, broad growth habit makes it ideal for privacy hedges, maturing at 10-15 feet high with a 6-10 feet spread. It thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 6-9 and tolerates shade. Spring blooms are fragrant, small, white flowers, followed by non-edible berries attractive to wildlife.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 7–10Climate Temperate

English Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus) — is an evergreen shrub with glossy

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Rosaceae
Climate: Temperate

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English Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus) — broad growth habit makes it ideal for privacy hedges; adding wildlife interest to the garden.<br><br>When designing with

English Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus) — maturing at 10-15 feet high with a 6-10 feet spread; is an evergreen shrub with glossy

English Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus) — It thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 6-9 and tolerates shade; dark-green foliage that lends a lush

English Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus) — shrub / tree for full or half

English Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus) — is an evergreen shrub with glossy; maturing at 10-15 feet high with a 6-10 feet spread

English Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus) — Spring blooms are fragrant, small, white flowers, followed by non-edible berries attractive to wildlife; creamy-white

English Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus) — is a versatile evergreen shrub known for its glossy; white flowers in the garden

English Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus) — dark-green foliage that lends a lush; it thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 6-9 and tolerates shade

English Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus) — dense appearance to landscapes; tolerating a wide range of soil types

English Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus) — it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9; dark green leaves reaching up to 6 inches long

English Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus) — Well-suited as a privacy screen or hedging plant; consider its substantial size and ensure spacing of at least 4 to 6

English Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus) — tolerating a wide range of soil types; dense appearance to landscapes

English Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus) — though it prefers well-draining; providing a contrast to the dark foliage and attracting pollinators

English Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus) — though regular pruning can maintain them at a desired size and shape; shrub / tree with white blooms

English Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus) — providing a contrast to the dark foliage and attracting pollinators; though it prefers well-draining

English Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus) — creamy-white flowers that emit a subtle fragrance; spring blooms are fragrant, small, white flowers, followed by

English Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus) — berry-like fruits that are favored by birds; keep in mind that all parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested

English Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus) — adding wildlife interest to the garden.<br><br>When designing with the English Laurel; broad growth habit makes it ideal

English Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus) — Keep in mind that all parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested; berry-like fruits that are favored by birds

English Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus) — consider its substantial size and ensure spacing of at least 4 to 6 feet on center to accommodate its growth, image 43

English Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus) — so caution should be used when planting in areas accessed by children and pets; shrub / tree for full or half

English Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus) — shrub / tree for full or half; so caution should be used when planting in areas accessed by children and pets

English Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus) — shrub / tree with white blooms; though regular pruning can maintain them at a desired size and shape

English Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus) — white flowers in the garden; is a versatile evergreen shrub known for its glossy

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