Prunus laurocerasus ‘Otto Luyken’

Description:

This compact evergreen shrub grows wider than it does high and is perfect for mass evergreen planting in tricky spots. It can be used to create a low, dense hedge or low maintenance ground cover with no pruning required. Spikes of fragrant white flowers are produced in a profusion in early summer.

Height & Spread:

1m x 1.5m

Flowering colour:

White

Soil Moisture Requirements:

Prefers moist, free-draining, moderately fertile soil. Tolerates poor soil, urban conditions, and dry shade. May become chlorotic on shallow, chalky soil.

Resistance to Pests and Diseases:

Susceptible to leaf mining moths, vine weevil, cherry clack fly, powdery mildew and silver leaf.

Flowering Period:

Early Spring

Soil PH:

Acid, Neutral

Soil Type:

Deciduous:

Maintenance:

Scented:

Wildlife Friendly:

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