Prunus laurocerasus 'CAUCASICA'

Prunus laurocerasus 'CAUCASICA'
cherry laurel, common laurel, English laurel

SIZE/TYPE	taller shrub
USUAL HEIGHT	2-4m
USUAL WIDTH	1-2m
LEAVES	evergreen broadleaf
COLOUR OF LEAVES	green
FLOWERS	less showy but noticeable
COLOUR OF FLOWERS	white
BLOOMING TIME	April - May
LOCATION	semi-shade to shade
SOIL TYPE	acidic (peaty) to neutral
SOIL MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS	evenly moist (dislikes drought)
USDA zone (lowest)	5b (down to -27°C)
WINTER PROTECTION
FOR ZONE 5+6
FOR ZONE 7
BELONGS TO CATEGORIES	Evergreen broadleaf Hedging plants

We are specialists in evergreen plants and we offer the widest possible range of quality plants. English (cherry) laurel is probably the most common and reliable species.

Caucasica is a healthy, vigorous, and tall shrub that can reach 4 meters under ideal conditions. Deep green leaves are broadly elliptic and glossy. Compound flowers are white, fragrant and appear in April/May, and are followed by very ornamental non-edible fruit.

Cherry laurels needs slightly acidic, fertile, moist but well-drained soil, and extra watering in frost-free periods in winter. Good mulch is essential in colder regions and after planting since it helps retain moisture. Will thrive best in semi-shade but if cultivated in good soil it does well in both full sun and deep shade. Hardy to about -27°C (USDA zone 5b)

Last update: 13-01-2012; 18-08-2014

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