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Prunus caroliniana
Carolina Laurel Cherry
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Normans/Applegate/Mullany
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.
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
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.