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English Laurel, Common Laurel, Cherry Laurel 'Marbled White'

Prunuslaurocerasus

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Family

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Prunus (PROO-nus)

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Species

laurocerasus (law-roh-KER-uh-sus)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

This plant is resistant to deer

Smooth

Veined

Height

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness

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)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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English Laurel, Common Laurel, Cherry Laurel 'Marbled White'

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