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Prunus caroliniana

Carolina Laurel Cherry

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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:

Adjust the water pressure of you irrigation system.

Spray sprinklers work best at 30 pounds per square inch (psi), and gear and impact rotor sprinklers at 40-60 psi.