Prunus laurocerasus | Cherry Laurel | Tree
Prunus laurocerasus belongs to the plant family ROSACEĈ and Genus Prunus This Tree prefers Moist, well drained soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun to partial shade
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Prunus laurocerasus does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Prunus laurocerasus so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Prunus laurocerasus cherry laurel is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Prunus laurocerasus | Cherry Laurel is either a deciduous plant which means it loses its leaves in Autumn or Fall or it can be classed as an evergreen but only for warmer climates (maintains leaves all year round). Beware using trees that lose their leaves around fish ponds.
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Among other uses, this plant is suitable for use in areas with seaside conditions. Prunus laurocerasus can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30° Fahrenheit. Cherry laurel needs summer days with high heat. Full sun to partial shade is needed for this plant to do its best. It likes moist, well drained soils.
Prunus laurocerasus will under good growing conditions survive and prosper between 5 and20 years.
Prunus laurocerasus is a woody perennial.
This specimen plant will normally never grow higher than 50' feet will have an overall spread somewhere between ... not specified on this plants page
Seaside conditions is a best suggested use for this plant
"Heat-zone Gardening: How to choose plants that thrive in your region's warmest weather", Dr. H. Marc Cathey with Linda Bellamy, American Horticultural Society, Time-Life Books, 1998.