Prunus caroliniana |
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Carolina Laurel Cherry |
Information by: Photographer: Normans/Applegate/Mullany
Description
This large evergreen shrub or small tree has leaves that are glossy and 2"-4" in length. It is excellent as either a formal hedge or an informal screen. It has creamy white flowers in late-winter and spring followed by small black berries.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
6-12', 12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Black
Fruit Season
Spring
Water Saving Tip:
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.