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

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
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
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Regional

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

Bear Valley Springs, California

Golden Hills, California

Stallion Springs, California

Tehachapi, California(3 reports)

Califon, New Jersey

Portland, Oregon

Mount Joy, Pennsylvania

Salt Lake City, Utah

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