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Prunus laurocerasus - cherry laurel

Prunus laurocerasus - cherry laurel

Other names:

  • Cherry laurel

  • Common laurel

  • Versailles laurel

Family - Rosaceae | Genus - Prunus 

Flower:

  • September - November

Soil:

  • Good drainage

  • Loam, Sand, Chalk, Clay

  • Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Height:

  • Up to 8m

Width:

  • Up to 8m

Identifying Features:

  • Deciduous

  • Evergreen

  • Waxy, dark green leaves


About

The Laurel is native to southeaster Asia. It is an evergreen cherry and keeps it leaves all year round. In the UK in primarily used from hedges.

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