Prunus laurocerasus

Cherry Laurel, English Laurel

Family: Rosaceae Rose


Type Tree, shrub
USDA Hardiness range 6A - 8B
Exposure Full shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, screen, specimen
Height 12' to 20' / 3.60m to 6.00m
Spread 12' to 20' / 3.60m to 6.00m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Evergreen
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Black, purple
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, spreading or horizontal