Prunus laurocerasus ‘Otto Luyken’
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Common Name —— cherry laurel
Family —————— Rosaceae
Hardiness Zone —— 6 – 8
Form ——————— evergreen shrub
Height/Spread ——– 0.5 – 1.0 m / 1.0 – 1.5 m
Water ——————– medium
Soil ———————– moist; well-drained
Sunlight —————- full sun; part shade
Leaves —————— evergreen; alternate; simple; oblong or obovate-oblong
Flower —————— April – May; white; fragrant
Fruit ——————— conical-rounded drupe; purple to black
Limitation ————- prone to vine weevil, powdery mildews and laurel leaf diseases
Strength —————- less susceptible to other Prunus disease problem
Use ———————– as hedge plant, shade plant
