Prunus caroliniana 'Compacta'

Compact Carolina Cherry Laurel

Size

Compact Carolina Cherry Laurel is a compact upright evergreen shrub and aromatic bright green leaves with no fall color.  Upright panicle clusters of fragrant white flowers bloom in spring and are followed by small black drupes in summer.  Flowers best in part shade and rich moist well-drained soils.

Type: 

Shrub 

Height: 

8' - 10'

Spread: 

6’ - 8'

Spacing: 

7'

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

7 - 11

Culture: 

Full SunPart Sun

Bloom Color: 

White

Season of Interest: 

Spring, Year-Round

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Water Regularly. Use gloves when handling-sap can cause allergic reactions.
LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, BordersNaturalized AreasWildlife Garden, Hedges, and Containers. 

COMPANION PLANTS:  Agapanthus, Day Lily, Hydrangea,

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