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English Laurel, Common Laurel, Cherry Laurel 'Mount Vernon'

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

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Textured

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

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

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Bloom Time

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Beautiful, BC (Zone 8b) | May 2006 | positive

Very short growing English Laurel that works as a ground-cover. Hard to propagate from cuttings as not much stem. Recommended over species.

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English Laurel, Common Laurel, Cherry Laurel 'Mount Vernon'

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