Carolina Laurel Cherry

Prunus Caroliniana

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Overview

Prunus caroliniana, or Carolina Laurel Cherry, is an evergreen shrub or small tree, typically reaching 15-20 feet in height with a 10-15-foot spread. It boasts glossy dark green leaves and fragrant white spring flowers, followed by black summer cherries. This hardy native provides excellent screening and resists deer. It thrives in full to partial sun in zones 7-10 and adapts to various soils, preferring moderate moisture.

Sun FullWater LowZones 8–10Climate Temperate

Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus Caroliniana) — is an evergreen shrub or small tree

Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus Caroliniana) — providing year-round foliage and seasonal interest

Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus Caroliniana) — the Carolina Laurel Cherry is an elegant addition to any landscape

Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus Caroliniana) — It adapts well to various soil types but grows best in well-drained, moist conditions

Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus Caroliniana) — typically reaching 15-20 feet in height with a 10-15-foot spread; which measure about 2 to 4 inches long and have

Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus Caroliniana) — typically about 0.5 inches in size

Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus Caroliniana) — tree for full

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Rosaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus Caroliniana) — This versatile species can grow to a mature height of 15 to 30 feet

Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus Caroliniana) — providing year-round foliage and seasonal interest

Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus Caroliniana) — the Carolina Laurel Cherry is an elegant addition to any landscape

Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus Caroliniana) — It adapts well to various soil types but grows best in well-drained, moist conditions

Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus Caroliniana) — typically reaching 15-20 feet in height with a 10-15-foot spread; which measure about 2 to 4 inches long and have

Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus Caroliniana) — typically about 0.5 inches in size

Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus Caroliniana) — tree for full

Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus Caroliniana) — with a spread of 10 to 20 feet

Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus Caroliniana) — tree with white blooms

Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus Caroliniana) — is an evergreen tree or shrub indigenous to the Southeastern United States

Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus Caroliniana) — making it an excellent choice for screens

Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus Caroliniana) — It thrives in full to partial sun in zones 7-10 and adapts to various soils, preferring moderate moisture

Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus Caroliniana) — This hardy native provides excellent screening and resists deer

Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus Caroliniana) — the plant produces attractive white to cream-colored

Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus Caroliniana) — which measure about 2 to 4 inches long and have a leathery texture

Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus Caroliniana) — It boasts glossy dark green leaves and fragrant white spring flowers, followed by black summer cherries

Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus Caroliniana) — typically reaching 15-20 feet in height with a 10-15-foot spread

Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus Caroliniana) — In late winter to early spring

Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus Caroliniana) — commonly referred to as Carolina Laurel Cherry

Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus Caroliniana) — fragrant flowers that are approximately 0.2 to 0.4 inches in diameter

Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus Caroliniana) — is an evergreen shrub or small tree; this hardy native provides excellent screening and resists deer

Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus Caroliniana) — These blossoms give way to small black drupes

Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus Caroliniana) — forming in dense racemes 2 to 3 inches long

Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus Caroliniana) — while its compact growth habit makes it particularly suitable for urban gardens where space might be limited

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