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PRUNUS laurocerasus 'Marbled White'
Commonly known as Cherry laurel, Common laurel
LAURELS
Conspicuously white margined leaves which can be flushed with pink in winter
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Evergreenleathery leaves to 15cm (6in) long.
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White
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Height5m (16ft)
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Spread5m (16ft)
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Tall ShrubDense, bushy shrub. Produces spikes of small flowers in spring followed by red berries, turning black.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
PRUNUS laurocerasus 'Marbled White'
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.Good to knowSyn. 'Castlewellan'. Wildlife plant - bees, butterflies, moths. Holds variegation well in shade.Pests & DiseasesGenerally trouble free.Place of originGarden origin.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Silver variegated
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Leaf marginSerrulate
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Leaf shapeOblong
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Pruning groupPruning group 5Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
RHS group 8 -
Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile.
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eaten(People & Pets)
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WildlifeBee friendlyButterfly friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Prunus / Laurel - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

Vermin & Pest Control
Tree Guards
Essential small tree protection from vermin and strimming. This pack includes 5 x 90cm canes and 5 x 90cm spiral guards. Includes instructions.
Only £5.00

Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20