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PRUNUS laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'
Commonly known as Cherry laurel, Common laurel
LAURELS
Low growing compact shrub with shiny green leaves
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Frequently flowers again in autumn. Wildlife plant - bees, butterflies, moths. -
Pests & Diseases
Generally trouble free. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenNarrow, pointed, dark-green leaves to 11cm (4½in) long.
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White
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Oblong
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Upright racemes of small flowers in spring followed by cherry-like red-black berries.
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HedgeIdeal for hedgingMakes a good low hedge
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy 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) -
Scented flowers
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1m (39in)
1.5m (5ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Pruning group
Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full shade
Tolerates shade but flowering and fruiting inhibited.
Full sun
Partial shade
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Prunus / Laurel - Growing Guide
Planting Combinations