compact laurel (prunus laurocerasus otto luyken)

compact laurel flowers (prunus laurocerasus otto luyken)

20/40cm Pot Grown Compact Laurel
(Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken')

Compact Laurel is a hardy evergreen plant that is popular amongst gardeners, due to its dense, lush green, narrow foliage that has a habit to grow upright.

About̴Ì?Pot Grown Compact Laurel
Key Features
Pruning & Care

About̴Ì?Pot Grown Compact Laurel

In Spring, the Compact Laurel likes to bloom lovely cotton-white flower spikes that have a deep fragrant smell, which are then followed with red-black, cherry-like berries in the Autumn. This hedging plant is a favourite with the bees, and the compact nature can make it perfect for garden borders.

The Prunus laurocerasus Otto Luyken' s dense, lush green, narrow foliage can grow up to 1.2m, and is rather slow growing, meaning it is quite easy to look after once it has reached your desired height. Please also note that, like most Laurel varieties, also parts of the Compact Laurel plant are harmful if eaten.

Key Features

This 20/40cm potted Compact Laurel plant is slow-growing but can exceed 1.2m in good conditions.

This hedge can tolerate all soils and situations, even shade. This makes it the perfect, evergreen shrub for any garden, and will give colour and style to your space all year-round.

Growth height: Slow (10-20cm per year)
Ideal height: 1.2m-2.5m Medium
Soil Type: Normal
Exposure: Coastal, Exposed, Inland
Aspect: Full shade, Sun
Evergreen foliage? Yes

Pruning & Care

As it is pot grown, you can easily leave the plant in its pot for a few days/weeks before planting it. Just ensure you keep the plant well-watered, and it gets enough sun. Don't leave it for too long, however, as you don't want the roots becoming root bound.

You should prune your Compact Laurel once a year- either in September or October, depending on whether the weather has turned cold or not.

Berries

Evergreen

White Flower