Care

Planting & Growing

Thrives in slightly deep, fertile, moist, humusy, well-drained soil; tolerates poor, sandy, or clay soils. Prefers more sun in cool climates, more shade in warmer areas. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates dry shade. Feed in early spring. Prune after flowering to shape.

Deer Resistant Yes
Family Cherry Laurel
Bloom Time Spring
Foliage Color Dark Green
Genus Prunus
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 6
Landscape Uses Accent, Massing, Screening, Garden
Light Needs Full Sun, Partial Shade
Mature Height 4 feet
Prune Time Prune After Flowering
Water Needs Average to Moist