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Cherry Laurel

Prunus Laurocerasus 'Castlewellan'

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Overview

Prunus laurocerasus 'Castlewellan' is an evergreen shrub with lustrous, gold-variegated leaves. This vigorous Cherry Laurel reaches up to 15 feet in height and 10 feet in width. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Its dense growth habit makes it ideal for privacy screens or hedges. White spring blossoms followed by small, inedible black fruit, add seasonal interest. Hardy in zones 6-9.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 6–10Climate Temperate
Cherry Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Castlewellan') — Prunus laurocerasus 'Castlewellan' is an evergreen shrub with lustrous, gold-variegated leaves

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
6–10

Shape & size

Mature height
10–15 Ft.
Mature width
6–8 Ft.

Classification

Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Cherry Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Castlewellan') — is an evergreen shrub that offers year-round interest in a landscape design; commonly known as
Cherry Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Castlewellan') — commonly known as Castlewellan Cherry Laurel; shrub with white blooms
Cherry Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Castlewellan') — White spring blossoms followed by small, inedible black fruit, add seasonal interest; the plant produces
Cherry Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Castlewellan') — making it an excellent choice for privacy hedges or screens; cherry-like red fruits that mature to a dark
Cherry Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Castlewellan') — This cultivar is known for its lush; which are about a half-inch in diameter and arranged in attractive
Cherry Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Castlewellan') — glossy green foliage with a golden-yellow tinge that subtly brightens gardens; shrub for full or half or
Cherry Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Castlewellan') — approximately 4 to 6 inches in length; is an evergreen shrub that offers year-round interest in a
Cherry Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Castlewellan') — offering an ecological benefit.<br><br>Adaptable and hardy in USDA zones 6-9; this vigorous Cherry Laurel
Cherry Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Castlewellan') — which are about a half-inch in diameter and arranged in attractive upright racemes; this cultivar is known
Cherry Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Castlewellan') — the 'Castlewellan' thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist; glossy green foliage with a
Cherry Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Castlewellan') — cherry-like red fruits that mature to a dark black-purple and are favored by birds; offering an ecological
Cherry Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Castlewellan') — the plant produces modest but fragrant white flowers; prunus laurocerasus 'Castlewellan' is an evergreen
Cherry Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Castlewellan') — shrub with white blooms; approximately 4 to 6 inches in length
Cherry Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Castlewellan') — It is also notably resistant to diseases and pests; the 'Castlewellan' thrives in full sun to partial
Cherry Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Castlewellan') — white flowers in the garden; it thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil
Cherry Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Castlewellan') — shrub for full or half or shade; it is also notably resistant to diseases and pests
Cherry Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Castlewellan') — Prunus laurocerasus 'Castlewellan' is an evergreen shrub with lustrous, gold-variegated, image 41
Cherry Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Castlewellan') — Its dense growth habit makes it ideal for privacy screens or hedges; white spring blossoms, image 44
Cherry Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Castlewellan') — It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil; white flowers in, image 43
Cherry Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Castlewellan') — This vigorous Cherry Laurel reaches up to 15 feet in height and 10 feet in width; making it an, image 42
Cherry Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Castlewellan') — is an evergreen shrub that offers year-round interest in a landscape design; commonly known as, image 47
Cherry Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Castlewellan') — White spring blossoms followed by small, inedible black fruit, add seasonal interest; the, image 45
Cherry Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Castlewellan') — commonly known as Castlewellan Cherry Laurel; shrub with white blooms, image 46
Cherry Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Castlewellan') — This cultivar is known for its lush; which are about a half-inch in diameter and arranged in, image 48

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