English Laurel, Common Laurel, Cherry Laurel 'Otto Luyken'

Prunuslaurocerasus

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Prunus (PROO-nus)
Species
laurocerasus (law-roh-KER-uh-sus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

New Market, Alabama

Vincent, Alabama

ROUGH AND READY, California

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Townsend, Delaware

Wilmington, Delaware

Clarkston, Georgia

Decatur, Georgia

Ledbetter, Kentucky

Abingdon, Maryland

Brookeville, Maryland

Easton, Maryland

Raymond, Mississippi

Chatham, New Jersey

East Northport, New York

Ithaca, New York

Yonkers, New York

Burlington, North Carolina

Charlotte, North Carolina

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Pineville, North Carolina

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Bend, Oregon

Clatskanie, Oregon

Portland, Oregon

Souderton, Pennsylvania

Florence, South Carolina

Inman, South Carolina

Arlington, Tennessee

Dickson, Tennessee

Lenoir City, Tennessee

Hurricane, Utah

Orem, Utah

Provo, Utah

Rockville, Utah

Saint George, Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah

South Jordan, Utah

Springville, Utah

Alexandria, Virginia

Fairfax, Virginia

Manassas, Virginia

Oakton, Virginia

Pembroke, Virginia

Springfield, Virginia

College Place, Washington

Kirkland, Washington

Oak Harbor, Washington

Seattle, Washington

Spokane, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
1
negative
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Pineville, NC | April 2017 | positive

Is the OTTO LUYKEN ENGLISH LAUREL the same as the CHERRY LAUREL?

I need to replace a few plants.

Thank you ...Read More

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Wilmington, DE (Zone 7a) | July 2012 | positive

The 'Otto Lyuken' Cherry Laurel is a great easy-to-grow plant. I think people have problems with them when they plant them in inhospitab...Read More

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| September 2009 | negative

Highly susceptible to winter damage inflicted by road salting. While beautiful when planted beneath shade trees, I would suggest winter b...Read More

D
Oak Harbor, WA | May 2009 | neutral

Very sturdy, but we have two of these that were unfortunately planted too close to the house's foundation and need strong pruning twice a...Read More

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San Francisco, CA (Zone 10a) | October 2006 | positive

Leaves are beautiful, waxy, and evergreen. Spring blooms are pleasantly fragrant. Can be used in warmer zone 5 locations if protected f...Read More

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