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Prunus caroliniana 'Compacta'

Dwarf Carolina Laurel Cherry

Plant photo of: Prunus caroliniana 'Compacta'
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Information by:         Photographer: Norman's Nursery

 

Description

This large evergreen shrub or small tree has leaves that are glossy and 2-4" in length. It is excellent as either a formal hedge or an informal screen. It has creamy white flowers in late-winter and spring followed by small black berries. 'Compacta' reaches 8-10' tall and 6-8' wide and tends to be more dense.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Width Range

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Black

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Lawn, Patio

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.