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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeshrub
Distribution
Prunus laurocerasus Otto Luyken
'Otto Luyken' Laurel
Flower Color
Description
A spreading evergreen shrub to 1m tall, with dense, low growth, and narrow, glossy dark green leaves. Small, strongly fragrant white flowers in erect racemes appear in spring, followed by cherry-like red fruits turning to glossy black
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
1.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H7
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 6-9
Fragrance
Flower
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantDrought resistantCity and courtyard gardensCoastalCottage and informal gardenWildlife gardensLow MaintenanceHedging and screens
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| H: 15cm9042L | H: 15cm | €5.57 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.