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Luykens Laurel

Prunus Laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'

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Overview

Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken' is a compact evergreen shrub, notable for its glossy, dark green leaves and dense, low-spreading habit. It reaches 3-4 feet in height and 6-8 feet in width, making it ideal for foundation plantings and hedges. In spring, it bears fragrant white flowers followed by modest black fruit. Hardy in zones 6-9, it prefers partial shade to full sun and well-drained soils, requiring minimal pruning to maintain shape.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 8–10Climate Temperate
Luykens Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken') — Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken' is a compact evergreen shrub
Luykens Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken') — dark green leaves and denseLuykens Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken') — It reaches 3-4 feet in height and 6-8 feet in width, making it ideal for foundation plantings and hedgesLuykens Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken') — In spring, it bears fragrant white flowers followed by modest black fruitLuykens Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken') — it prefers partial shade to full sun and well-drained soilsLuykens Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken') — requiring minimal pruning to maintain shapeLuykens Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken') — commonly referred to as Otto Luyken Laurel+3

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Luykens Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken') — Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken' is a compact evergreen shrub
Luykens Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken') — dark green leaves and dense
Luykens Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken') — It reaches 3-4 feet in height and 6-8 feet in width, making it ideal for foundation plantings and hedges
Luykens Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken') — In spring, it bears fragrant white flowers followed by modest black fruit
Luykens Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken') — it prefers partial shade to full sun and well-drained soils
Luykens Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken') — requiring minimal pruning to maintain shape
Luykens Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken') — commonly referred to as Otto Luyken Laurel
Luykens Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken') — is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its dense
Luykens Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken') — glossy foliage and versatile landscape application
Luykens Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken') — Generally reaching 3 to 4 feet in height with a spread of 6 to 8 feet

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