The Chestnut Hill Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus 'Chestnut Hill' PP #24,880) is a compact, evergreen shrub that boasts dense, glossy, dark green foliage, making it an ideal choice for hedges, privacy screens, or foundation plantings. Known for its refined, rounded form and slow growth, this cultivar maintains a tidy appearance without requiring extensive pruning. In spring, it produces fragrant white flowers that add seasonal interest, followed by small, inconspicuous berries. Highly tolerant of various soil types and environmental conditions, Chestnut Hill Cherry Laurel is perfect for both sun and shade gardens, offering year-round greenery with minimal maintenance.
| Plant Type |
Shrubs |
| Hardiness Zone |
Zones 6 - 9 |
| Exposure |
Sun or Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Height | 2' - 4' (ft), 3' - 6' (ft) |
| Spread | 2' - 4' (ft), 3' - 6' (ft) |
| Spacing |
4' - 6' (ft) |
| Water Needs |
Average |
| Maintenance |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics |
Evergreen, Fragrant, Fruit & Berries, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance |
Clay Soil, Cold, Deer, Drought, Heat, Salt |
| Attracts |
Wildlife |
| Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Mass Planting |
Chestnut Hill Cherry Laurel | Prunus laurocerasus 'Chestnut Hill' PP #24,880 || The Chestnut Hill Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus 'Chestnut Hill' PP #24,880) is a compact, evergreen shrub that boasts dense, glossy, dark green foliage, making it an ideal choice for hedges, privacy screens, or foundation plantings. Known for its refined, rounded form and slow growth, this cultivar maintains a tidy appearance without requiring extensive pruning. In spring, it produces fragrant white flowers that add seasonal interest, followed by small, inconspicuous berries. Highly tolerant of various soil types and environmental conditions, Chestnut Hill Cherry Laurel is perfect for both sun and shade gardens, offering year-round greenery with minimal maintenance.
Sun or Shade,
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained,
Evergreen, Fragrant, Fruit & Berries, Plant of Merit, Showy,
Clay Soil Tolerant, Cold Tolerant, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Salt Tolerant,
Attracts Wildlife, Beds and Borders, Mass Planting
