A versatile evergreen shrub a rounded, compact form and attractive, dense, leathery, glossy foliage. New leaves emerge with dark red tones, maturing to a bright green in summer. Spikes of small, creamy white, fragrant flowers appear in spring, followed by small, black, ornamental fruit. Excellent as a hedge plant or privacy screen.
| Plant Type |
Shrubs |
| Hardiness Zone |
5-9 |
| Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring |
| Height | 3' - 6' (ft), 6' - 8' (ft) |
| Spread | 3' - 6' (ft) |
| Water Needs |
Low |
| Maintenance |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Clay, Sand |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics |
Evergreen, Fragrant, Fruit & Berries, Showy |
| Tolerance |
Cold |
| Attracts |
Birds, Pollinators |
| Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
Volcano Cherry Laurel | Prunus laurocerasus 'JONG1' PP #29,889 || A versatile evergreen shrub a rounded, compact form and attractive, dense, leathery, glossy foliage. New leaves emerge with dark red tones, maturing to a bright green in summer. Spikes of small, creamy white, fragrant flowers appear in spring, followed by small, black, ornamental fruit. Excellent as a hedge plant or privacy screen.
Full Sun, Partial Sun,
Spring,
Low Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained,
Evergreen, Fragrant, Fruit & Berries, Showy,
Cold Tolerant,
Attracts Birds, Attracts Pollinators, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens