English Laurel, Common Laurel, Cherry Laurel 'Schipkaensis'

Prunuslaurocerasus

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Prunus (PROO-nus)
Species
laurocerasus (law-roh-KER-uh-sus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
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Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
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Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Louisville, Kentucky

Sumter, South Carolina

Lexington, Virginia

Manassas, Virginia

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Sumter, SC | January 2015 | neutral

I've planted these shrubs throughout my yard and, one by one, they're dying from ground voles eating their roots. They must be very tast...Read More

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